le717 / LDR-Importer

Import LDraw .dat and .ldr models into Blender 3D
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A Blender 3D Importer plugin for the LDraw Parts Library.

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 even make animations. The possibilities are endless. Unlike real LEGO bricks where you are limited by the number of parts and colors, in LDraw nothing is impossible.

Purpose

The purpose of the LDR Importer is to import LDraw and LDraw compatible parts and models into Blender as they should be (including proper mesh and materials). However, options to improve the import, such as cleaning up said mesh and other features, are available at the user's disposal. Other options, such as photo-realism, are left to the user to perform.

Releases

All releases are available on the Releases page. It is always recommended to use the newest release unless otherwise noted.

License

LDraw logo

LDraw™ is a trademark owned and licensed by the Estate of James Jessiman. This script is not developed or endorsed by the creators of The LDraw System of Tools.

LDR Importer is licensed under the GPLv2 or any later version.

Contributing

Guidelines to help you contribute can be found on the Wiki.

Contributors

The names of all contributors are posted here for everyone to see! :smiley: