MLCad

Spec sheet

Purpose

MLCad is a CAD system for creating step by step building instructions for LEGO models and creations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

Free plan

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · lm-software.com

Support

The maker invites comments, suggestions, and bug reports at [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · mlcad.lm-software.com

Additional modeling

MLCad can create pseudo models from fractal landscapes or pictures.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

Editing

The program supports drag and drop for adding, copying, and moving LEGO parts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

File compatibility

It reads and writes files compatible with LDraw.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

File import and export

LDraw-compatible files; MPD; image export: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNGRead 24 Sep 2026 · lm-software.com

Generators

The version history lists minifig, rubber belt, flexible hose, spring, arrow, and baseplate generators.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

Installation dependency

The download page says to install the LDraw/LEdit package and part definitions before MLCad.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mlcad.lm-software.com

Integration

The version history lists LSynth support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

Notable limit

The download page says the maker does not support the third party language add-on files listed there.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mlcad.lm-software.com

Output

Users can print models, generate part lists, and create pictures of building steps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

Supported platforms

Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux (as listed on the download page)Read 24 Sep 2026 · lm-software.com

Supported systems

The download page lists Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux as software requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mlcad.lm-software.com

Version stated

The information page identifies version 3.40 as the current version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lm-software.com

Plans and prices

Every MLCad plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• 3D CAD Software#66 of 797.3