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LeoCAD

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LeoCAD
Original author(s)Leonardo Zide
Initial release1997; 27 years ago (1997)[1]
Stable release
23.03[2] / March 19, 2023; 19 months ago (2023-03-19)[3]
Repository
Written inC++[4]
Operating systemWindows
MacOS
Linux[5]
Size27,5 MB
Available inEnglish
TypeComputer-aided design
LicenseGplv2
Websitewww.leocad.org

LeoCAD is a free and open-source 3D CAD program for creating virtual Lego models by using parts from LDraw library.[6] It was developed by Leonardo Zide in 1997.[7]

History

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LeoCAD is developed and released by Leonardo Zide around 1997 under GPL v2 free and open source software license.[8] At first it was a standalone CAD software with its own brick library, but soon it was updated to adopt the LDraw library and file format, an unofficial Lego parts collection that was very popular at the time.[9] As of 2024, LDraw contains over 10.000 pieces and still gets updated with new bricks.[10]

In 2021, Leonardo received James Jessiman Memorial Award from LDraw community for his creation of LeoCAD and contributions to the parts library.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LeoCAD". Chip.
  2. ^ "Version History | LeoCAD". www.leocad.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  3. ^ "Version History | LeoCAD". www.leocad.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  4. ^ "Search · · leozide/Leocad". GitHub.
  5. ^ "LeoCAD Downloads".
  6. ^ Woo, Michelle (July 16, 2018). "Here's How Your Kids Can Build Lego Models Digitally and Then Buy Their Own Creations". Lifehacker. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "LEGO raytracing".
  8. ^ P, Madeleine (2024-07-16). "LeoCAD: The Free 3D Modeling Software Inspired by LEGO". 3Dnatives. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  9. ^ "James Jessiman Memorial Award for 2021 awarded to Leonardo Zide". forums.ldraw.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  10. ^ "LDraw.org Library Updates". library.ldraw.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  11. ^ "James Jessiman Memorial Award for 2021 awarded to Leonardo Zide". forums.ldraw.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.

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