Using LeoCad with Blender 3D

What is LeoCad?

LeoCad is an open source, easy to use CAD program for creating Lego Models.
Although LeoCad does not support exporting models to Blender 3D, the models can be exported to 3ds format and then imported to Blender

Go to http://www.leocad.org/ to learn more about LeoCad and download the program.

LeoCad Interface


The easiest example would be to use the Mini Wizard. Menu > Piece > Minifig Wizard

MiniFig Wizard


The MiniFig Wizard allows you to easily create your own Figure. In this example I found parts for Ironman


Once the model is complete, it can be exported to a 3ds format in the File menu.

Export for 3D Studio format


Importing into Blender 3D

Delete the default cube, click on File > Import > 3D Studio to import your figure.

Import 3ds in Blender


If everything went well, your LeoCad model should appear in blender.

Lego Mini Figure in Blender

Go to http://www.leocad.org/ to learn more about LeoCad and download the program.