Help with creating instructions Ldraw

[Badsneaker]

I'm trying to build a corner modular building in Ldraw for the sole purpose of making instructions. I'm finding the program tedious and difficult to use. My two main problems are these:

1. Does the program allow the bricks to audibly "snap" into place? I can't find any options for this.

2. Why doesn't the program know how to place the bricks and tiles properly? I have to move the tile above the baseplate in the "side" view otherwise when placing the tile using the "top" view it places the tile underneath the baseplate. The program will also allow me to improperly place a brick on the baseplate when in reality you wouldn't be able to do this. Example would be placing the brick a half stud over or underneath the baseplate.

What am I doing wrong? It must be easier than this as I am seeing loads on complete instructions being offered on ebay all day long.

I know these issues don't happen with LDD as I've tried it in the past. The brick is outlined in red if its being placed wrong and I'm pretty sure the bricks audibly snap into place on LDD.

[Calabar]

Ok, some premises:

• LDRAW is not a CAD software, but a brick library system.
  
• There are many software that uses LDRAW library, for example MLCAD, LDCAD, SR3D, Bricksmith, etc...
  
• LDCad and SR3D support snapping.
  
• You don't need LDRAW to create building instructions, you can built instructions from LDD files, for example using BluePrint software.
  
• If the model you are buiding is an official model, maybe you can find an LDD or LDRAW file in the proper "Official Sets" topic.
  

Sooo... what's your situation, exactly?

[Badsneaker]

I'm sorry I'm using the MCLAD software. The MOC I'm working on is a corner building. I've had a request for instructions and thought I would give it a go.

Do you think I should try using the LDD program instead and use the Blueprint software to build the instructions? Does the BluePrint software allow printing the instructions or burning them to CD?

[legolijntje]

I'm sorry I'm using the MCLAD software. The MOC I'm working on is a corner building. I've had a request for instructions and thought I would give it a go.

Do you think I should try using the LDD program instead and use the Blueprint software to build the instructions? Does the BluePrint software allow printing the instructions or burning them to CD?

MLCad is pretty old. It's not bad, but old and outdated. Personally, I find it very annoying to work with.

LDCad is a very good alternative. It also has brick-snapping like in LDD (although no sound ), but you have to turn it on.

If you need any help with creating the building instructions (or using any LDraw related software), feel free to post any questions here or PM me if you don't like putting all the details in public.