MLCAD Alternatives

MLCAD is described as 'MLCad (Mike's Lego CAD) is a powerful CAD system specifically designed to create building instructions as known from Lego, for your own Lego models and creations. MLCad reads and writes LDraw (a program of James Jessiman) compatible files but in an extensive window based' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are eight alternatives to MLCAD for Mac, Windows, Linux and Online / Web-based. The best alternative is LeoCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MLCAD are Stud.io, LDraw, LDCad and Bricksmith.

MLCAD alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be CAD Software. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MLCAD.

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LeoCAD
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Free • Open Source
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9 alternatives to LeoCAD
LeoCAD is a CAD program for creating virtual LEGO models. It has an easy to use interface and currently includes over 6000 different pieces created by the LDraw community.
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Stud.io
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3D Modeler
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Online
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Stud.io is a powerful but intuitive CAD-like software for building model brick creations, giving the feeling of building with LEGO in real life. It's fully integrated with Bricklink.com to provide a complete online experience that allows sharing and building with others...
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LDraw
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13 alternatives to LDraw
LDraw is an open standard for LEGO CAD programs that allow the user to create virtual LEGO models and scenes. You can use it to document models you have physically built, create building instructions just like LEGO, render 3D photo realistic images of your virtual models and...
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LDCad
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Free Personal • Proprietary
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3D Modeler
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9 alternatives to LDCad
LDCad is a multiplatform LDraw (virtual LEGO) editor that lets you edit LDraw model documents in real-time.
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1. PortableLDCad can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Bricksmith
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Free • Open Source
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3D Modeler
Mac
9 alternatives to Bricksmith
Bricksmith allows you to create virtual instructions for your Lego creations on your Mac. The magic is based on the LDraw library, a collection of 3D models of Lego building blocks created by enthusiasts from around the world.

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Mecabricks.com
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3D Modeler
Online
9 alternatives to Mecabricks.com
Mecabricks is the first web service to create, publish and display 3D models and 3D Renderings made with LEGO® bricks. No need to install any plugin, it simply works.
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Bricklink Studio
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Free • Proprietary
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9 alternatives to Bricklink Studio
Studio is a desktop application that allows users to build LEGO models using virtual parts. Users will have the freedom to build anything they want with any LEGO part. By being integrated with the BrickLink catalog, Studio can do things like showing you what part colors are...

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MakerBrane
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Online
9 alternatives to MakerBrane
MakerBrane is the only universal digital 3D toy builder. Build online with everything from LEGO to Meccano, K'nex, primitives and furniture. Design play sets, share them, view them in 3D in any browser. Nothing to install, it works even from school!.
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