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DESCRIPTION

Bricksmith allows you to create virtual models of your Lego creations and enjoy them in all three dimensions. It is an excellent tool for creating instructions of your Lego building projects.

Bricksmith offers access to thousands of parts and dozens of colors. It also provides model-making tools for creating steps and submodels for intricate creations. Best of all, you'll never run out of bricks.

The program is based on LDraw, a fan effort to create 3D models of Lego bricks. Converters are available which enable you to feed your creations into a raytracer to produce beautiful 3D renderings.

WHAT'S NEW

Version 2.3:

Improvements

Configurable viewport arrangements
Zoom to Fit
Views stay scrolled to center as they change size
Colors are more vivid

Bugs Fixed

Reordering or copying a step no longer clears its rotation
Selecting a part while in Step Display does not reset the viewing angle
Fixed condition where the viewing area would be the wrong size when a document opened

REQUIREMENTS

Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

SCREENSHOT

Developer:	Allen Smith
Downloads:	14,938
- Version d/l:	599
Multimedia & Design:	Animation
License:	Free
Date:	29 Oct 2009
Platform:	PPC/Intel

RATING

Write A Review | 2 Reviews / 6 Comments

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Bricksmith User Reviews (8 posts)

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	Nov 5 2009	COLETTE Very nice game. My son plays with it. He tests first an idea with it and can realize it than with real Lego. (Version 2.3)		0
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	May 13 2007	SCHOSCHIE Have only played with it for a bit and I think it's super cool. (Version 1.6)		0
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	Oct 9 2006	JETFIREDX Very cool little program. Been working on a little model plane off and on for the last couple days and it is just good ol'lego fun! Couple things I would like to see though. First, a display axis in the perspective view would be helpful.(I think my whole plane is turned 90 deg.) Second, either have the color of the preview piece be in the current color or have the color be able to be set to something other than white. Sometimes its hard to make out what you are looking at. I also agree than a different way of finding the parts you want / having a "favorites" would be very nice indeed. Please keep up the great work on it! (Version 1.5)		+1
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	Nov 8 2005	FONTHEAD While this program has a lot of room to grow, it is one FANTASTIC piece of Lego goodness. Thank you thank you thank you! My only complaint is that changing the camera view could be better but otherwise an outstanding contribution to the LDraw community. (Version 1.2)		0
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	Sep 30 2005	MERLIN pretty cool! I can play lego again, but navigating through briks is not so easy and it will be nice to have a place where you tore your favorite pieces. And some bricks don't appear. Also deplacing elements only with arrows can be a pain. (Version 1.1)		0
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	Sep 29 2005	RBRTPNTN As a piece of freeware this is simply amazing! Takes a while to get familar with the interface, but all the better for the fun your can have as you build 'stuff' and re-live your childhood. (Version 1.1)		0
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	Sep 29 2005	ANONYMOUS This is a cool program but it has a very high learning curve. I recomend starting off with a model rather than a Mini-figure because those take some real fine tuning to get them lo look right. But it is rewarding to sit back and see the finished product in 3-D. (Version 1.1)		0
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	Sep 29 2005	ANONYMOUS Revision notes are available ;) New Features * Shading * Fast-draw mode while rotating * Piece Count utility * Dimensions utility (including Legonian Imperial Feet) * Zoom controls in the Part Browser * A simple way to add submodel references * "Customize Toolbar" menu item * Support for "Unofficial" parts folder Bugs Fixed * Canvas is never too small when opening documents. General Notes * Drawing time should be roughly on par with Bricksmith 1.0, despite the drain of shading. (Version 1.1)		0
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