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Virtual LEGO: The Official LDraw.org Guide To LDraw Tools for Windows | 
 enlarge | Authors: Tim Courtney, Ahui Herrera, Steve Bliss
Publisher: No Starch Press
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 640870
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 480
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8 x 1.1
ISBN: 1886411948
Dewey Decimal Number: 688.725
UPC: 689145119480
EAN: 9781886411944
ASIN: 1886411948
Publication Date: July 2003
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Condition: New, with sealed CD, other Blender, Microsoft, O'Reilly computer books available at great prices. May have slight wear on cover. B8 New, never read, may have minor wear from being on a retail store shelf.
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Product Description
Virtual LEGO introduces you to a suite of software that allows you to create and document computer- generated LEGO models. Written by maintainers of LDraw.org, the official hub of LDraw-based LEGO model-building software, the book includes coverage of popular tools such as LDraw, POV-Ray, MLCAD, L3P, 3PAO, and LPub. You'll learn how to use these software packages to build you own creations, make 3D scenes, and create building instructions. The CD-ROM contains all the software readers need to get started, all available LEGO parts models, templates for building instruction layouts, a collection of custom models by LEGO builders worldwide, and a gallery of beautifully rendered scenes created using the advanced techniques in the book's POV-Ray chapters.
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Great book for people wanting to make the most of LDRAW! May 7, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is an EXCELLENT book for people SERIOUS about building simple AND complex models using LDRAW. While working with the program I found myself constantly referencing the book--which can be read front-to-back... but ALSO be used as a quick reference book. This has earned itself a permanent position on my bookshelf--no wait--next to my computer!
 Lego CAD required reading September 18, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
If you want to do lego CAD, this book is for you! I had used MLCAD and LPub before I got the book to some degree, but my abilities exploded after going through the tutorials. LSynth is also very clearly explained. The CD that is included is a big plus for those who have had difficulty installing the software (all of which is free from the internet though) and also includes some tutorial models for use with the book. The additional resources described in the book show that he is interested in getting as much use out of Lego CAD from the general populace.
All in all, well worth the money and the read!
sweet June 7, 2004
1 out of 20 found this review helpful
Dude i know the guy that wrote this book. I had a beer with him one night and he told about this book and i was like wow. I think i might have to buy it. TIM YOU RULE
The pinnacle of LDraw instruction, right here October 10, 2003
0 out of 14 found this review helpful
What a great pleasure it is to thumb through my buddy Tim's (and Ahui & Steve's) hard work and see the big payoff. Guys, this thing is great. Sits perfectly alongside any computer/instructional/technical/howto book. Things are made easy and very well explained throughout. And hey, any book I'm in can't be a bad one. :-)
Excellent Book for People of All Levels of Experience October 7, 2003
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book is excellent in almost every respect.
It does a great job of introducing the reader to the LDraw suite of tool for making LEGO creations on your computer. Though this book is geared toward beginners, it is also a great tool for those intermediate users looking to expand their LDraw horizons. I especially liked the sections on creating building instructions. Additionally, all the reference sections make this book worthwhile for even the seasoned LDrawer; I loved the visual color reference on the inside front cover. This book would make a fine addition to any LEGO enthusiasts library.
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