MLCad
The facts below are what the maker publishes about MLCad, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From MLCad's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| MLCad | Free | Create LEGO style models and building instructions · requires LDraw parts definitions |
The facts
Each one read from MLCad's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Additional modeling
- MLCad can create pseudo models from fractal landscapes or pictures.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The program supports drag and drop for adding, copying, and moving LEGO parts.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File compatibility
- It reads and writes files compatible with LDraw.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File import and export
- LDraw-compatible files; MPD; image export: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNGchecked 24 Sep 2026
- Generators
- The version history lists minifig, rubber belt, flexible hose, spring, arrow, and baseplate generators.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Installation dependency
- The download page says to install the LDraw/LEdit package and part definitions before MLCad.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The version history lists LSynth support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The download page says the maker does not support the third party language add-on files listed there.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Output
- Users can print models, generate part lists, and create pictures of building steps.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MLCad is a CAD system for creating step by step building instructions for LEGO models and creations.checked 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.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites comments, suggestions, and bug reports at [email protected].checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The download page lists Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux as software requirements.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Version stated
- The information page identifies version 3.40 as the current version.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux (as listed on the download page)checked 24 Sep 2026
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