How to use LDD(Lego Digital Designer)

Lego Digital Designer is a nice piece of software used to make virtual Lego models. The software is designed and made by Lego, so there is no problems.There are three modes.These would be further explained in this Instructable, which I'll do.

Step 1 The Palette Select Menu

This menu comes up when you start LDD.This menu is where you select which mode to use. They all omit certain pieces though.(For example,do not expect bricks in the Mindstorms mode.)

THE THREE MODES

The Factory Mode

This mode allows you to check how much your model would cost in reality. I also think that you can buy it as a kit,but I am not so sure about that. I will check it.

The Mindstorms Mode

This mode gives you the limitation of the parts that make up one NXT kit. You can make a robot.I made a robotic trike. As the name clearly indicates, mindstorming should make a good robot.

The Creator Mode

This mode contains the parts that are in Creator kits. The name is a good choice,again. I like this mode. I don't know why.

Comments

[Shadow13!]

I am building a scale model of the Lockheed Martin SR-71A Blackbird and I am having difficulties because of the size of my project, especially if I build sections and then try to put them together. Any suggestions of things that might make it easier?

[DJ Radio]

I used to have this program, but it was lost due to my system restore. Im an old lego fanboy, but im a knex convert. The best thing that could happen in the toy world is if lego and knex merge to form a super-company that could do anything.

[Reptiliar]

They do its called "Knex Brick" its in most of the newer sets! So now Lego bricks and Knex pieces can be made into one creation!

[DJ Radio]

That's just knex stealing a design from lego and drilling holes in the bricks to make it different.

[puffyfluff]

I have always found this program sluggish, even on a maxed out new computer. With hardly any processes.

[Reptiliar]

Its slow because it supposively helps you place pieces easier in tight or small spaces so you don't jet it out of place!

[knexfan9182]

do you try to make really big stuff if so i have the same thing on a slow computer

[Derin]

Works on my laptop with about 100mb of ram.It ran slow on that one,but it was near to max performance.

[knexfan9182]

yeah but thats all that it needs to run its that i have prplems with lagg when im making large models

[puffyfluff]

Odd.

[Derin]

? It works on me.

[puffyfluff]

No, it usually takes up 100% CPU after about five small bricks, and has to be killed at about ten. I have no idea why this happens, it even does this on a fresh install of XP.

[Derin]

Try reinstalling it.It may have somehow corrupted.

[puffyfluff]

I've tried that before, the uninstaller crashed. It was really weird. I had to go through removing the files by hand.

[Derin]

Corrupted install for sure.

[puffyfluff]

It happened after I redownloaded it and reinstalled it, too. It must just be my computer.

[piano guy]

This Sounds alot like Roblox...

[sheepborg]

i love ldd! i have unlimited resourses there!

[super moderator]

Check this stuff out!

[Derin]

Cool!

[super moderator]

Thanks!

[TOCO]

hey dj radio you can use knex and lego together. Knex made a new product in most new sets called knex brick. It can link together with legos. You could make a lego car and power it with a knex motor. I have some pieces. Now the possibilities are really endless.

[cutting Matt]

i built a train layout and i cant find the little piece of lego that goes in the turnout. i searched the whole list and couldn't find it.

[Derin]

Same here.I think that does not work in LDD.

[limlio]

I'm newbie with LDD. Can you give tips to start a Train layout... I can't figure it out. Thks

[cutting Matt]

-first remove all filters -you should find the tracks and the engine under the 18th tab (mindstorms) -you should find the wheels and the couplers (the things that join the train cars) under the 17th tab --most tracks will orient themselves to connect (if it doesnt try rotating) --i dont recommend trying to get two pieces of track to meet if they dont seem to be able to (see image). i tried for about 20 minutes, and then i just let them go off somewhere else

[limlio]

thks !

[cutting Matt]

no problem

[cutting Matt]

you can order it as a kit and sometimes they might even turn your models into LEGO kits. I saw this in a old issue of LEGO magazine

[Bongmaster]

think u might wanna check the link in the 1st step..

[Derin]

Ah.I see.Must fix that.