MLCad

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Additional modeling

MLCad can create pseudo models from fractal landscapes or pictures.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Editing

The program supports drag and drop for adding, copying, and moving LEGO parts.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

File compatibility

It reads and writes files compatible with LDraw.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

File import and export

LDraw-compatible files; MPD; image export: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNGlm-software.com · read 24 Sep 2026

Generators

The version history lists minifig, rubber belt, flexible hose, spring, arrow, and baseplate generators.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Installation dependency

The download page says to install the LDraw/LEdit package and part definitions before MLCad.mlcad.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Integration

The version history lists LSynth support.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Notable limit

The download page says the maker does not support the third party language add-on files listed there.mlcad.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Output

Users can print models, generate part lists, and create pictures of building steps.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Purpose

MLCad is a CAD system for creating step by step building instructions for LEGO models and creations.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Security related behavior

The version 3.40 history says MLCad no longer writes to its installation path, including for network installations and Windows Vista and later.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Support

The maker invites comments, suggestions, and bug reports at [email protected].mlcad.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Supported platforms

Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux (as listed on the download page)lm-software.com · read 24 Sep 2026

Supported systems

The download page lists Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux as software requirements.mlcad.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Version stated

The information page identifies version 3.40 as the current version.lm-software.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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