7 hours ago by dang
If curious, past threads:
LeoCAD â A CAD program for creating virtual Lego models - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14801612 - July 2017 (79 comments)
LeoCAD software to build Lego models - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9674129 - June 2015 (3 comments)
The submitted URL this time was https://github.com/leozide/leocad/releases/tag/v21.03, which is pretty specialized. Since it has been years since the project was discussed, I've changed the URL to its home page.
7 hours ago by app4soft
> I've changed the URL to its home page.
It was bad idea, as there are no release notes on LeoCAD home page.
Please, @dang, revert news URL back!
UPD: Or at least replace it with link to "Version History" page.[0]
6 hours ago by dang
The release notes don't make sense without knowing what the project is. If you want to post the release notes URLs in a separate comment, I can pin it to the top of the thread. That way no one is likely to miss them.
5 hours ago by app4soft
Guess, this time just set main URL to the "Version History"[0] page (as it shows all majour changes in LeoCAD v21.x in one place, including "dark color" mode introduced in `v21.01`).
P.S. I just curious why in threads about GIMP[1] and Inkscape[1] releases URLs not replaced to each software homepage...
[0] https://www.leocad.org/docs/history.html
7 hours ago by jacobolus
The main page is much better context for a general discussion. To someone who does not already regularly make models with LeoCAD or intend to do so in the immediate future, and especially to someone who doesn't even know what LeoCAD is, these release notes are not very useful. But here they are:
> Added option to draw conditional lines. Added option to draw logos on studs. Added option to draw high contrast studs. Added option to configure edge colors. Added new find/replace widget. Improved Bricklink xml export. Added option to paste parts and keep their original steps. Added model measurements to the Properties Dialog. Load official parts before unofficial parts. Fixed mac retina display issues.
7 hours ago by app4soft
> To someone who does not already know what LeoCAD is
There is already TL;DR: comment[0] with link to website.
> these release notes are not very useful
It useful for those who already khow what LeoCAD is.
6 hours ago by Shish2k
FWIW as a casual observer, âthis software exists and can do these thingsâ is way more useful than âsoftware I know nothing about got a new feature that I donât understand because I donât have the context of knowing what the software is or what it doesâ :)
6 hours ago by app4soft
> I donât have the context of knowing what the software is or what it does
If someone don't know something Google always may explain it.
If you go to GitHub release page and don't know what it is, just jump to project main page on GitHub.[0]
7 hours ago by opencl
Maybe https://www.leocad.org/docs/history.html would be good, contains all the release notes going back to 1998 on one page.
7 hours ago by app4soft
Its good for general use, but its not an exact release announcement.
8 hours ago by maxerickson
Is Lego CAD, website has some pictures: https://www.leocad.org/
7 hours ago by app4soft
LeoCAD uses LDraw Parts Library[0] as a set of "digitallego" bricks.
Also, highly recommend all AFOLs look on the "AWESOME LDraw"[1] â a list of useful digitallego resources (not only LDRaw-related, but also in other formats for various software other than LeoCAD).
> website has some pictures
Here is my latest screenshot[2,3] with my MOC "Micropolis Mallet Locomotive 0-8-8-0".[4,5]
[1] https://git.io/digitallego
[2] https://i.imgur.com/tBZ2FCK.png
[3] https://twitter.com/app4soft/status/1371197528197193728
7 hours ago by funkaster
how did you get such a nice render?
7 hours ago by app4soft
> such a nice render
Guess, you mean this one[0,1,2], right?
If so, I just:
1) modeled MOC in LeoCAD & saved it as `.ldr`;
2) imported `.ldr` into Blender 2.79 (you may use later version) using ImportLDraw addon[3] & just rendered it in "Cycles" render mode (in later versions of Blender its possible use "Eevee" render mode too);
3) final touches was made using AzPainter[4] image editor.
That's all! If you are interested in more LDraw tools and other digitallego resources check the "AWESOME LDraw" list.[5]
There is good guide on ImportLDraw usage for realistic rendering.[6,7]
[0] https://i.imgur.com/VBLIbUn.png
[1] https://twitter.com/app4soft/status/1174490820050849792/phot...
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/d666xd/micropolis_mal...
[3] https://github.com/TobyLobster/ImportLDraw
[5] https://git.io/digitallego
[6] https://www.rm-media.net/photo-realistic-rendering-with-leoc...
[7] https://github.com/beranep/lego_black_knights_castle_6086
8 hours ago by amelius
I suppose this would be great with VR goggles.
7 hours ago by Essometer
I actually build a sort of L**o simulation that uses the LDraw library for pieces in combination with the HTC Vive. You can check it out here:
7 hours ago by amelius
Looks great!
7 hours ago by capableweb
Possible for sure! Get the following software:
- Blender
- Plugin ImportLDraw - https://github.com/TobyLobster/ImportLDraw
- Either use Blender latest versions (has built-in VR) or try something like Blender XR
I did use ImportLDraw for something a while ago here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk3yrj4FC7E/
7 hours ago by app4soft
Here is good tutorial on ImportLDraw usage.[0,1]
[0] https://www.rm-media.net/photo-realistic-rendering-with-leoc...
[1] https://github.com/beranep/lego_black_knights_castle_6086
3 hours ago by bathtub365
Thereâs also Bricklink Studio, which Iâve found to be easy to use with a decent built-in renderer (https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/download.page). How does LeoCAD compare?
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