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Comments on: Test-build your Lego masterpiece digitally

Do-it-yourself magazines and basement-brewed steampunk anachronisms might be at the forefront of home engineering projects, but 50-year-old Lego is still the name builders know best. Now you can play with Lego on your computer with Lego Digital Designer.

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by player266 February 27, 2008 9:45 AM PST: Hope the same for my son. Where can I download it?; Like this Reply to this comment


by jolly_rocks February 27, 2008 12:54 PM PST: dang , where to download ? why advertise if we cant play with it?; Like this Reply to this comment


by peterbutler February 27, 2008 1:13 PM PST: Hey, all. The links for the Windows (http://www.download.com/LEGO-Digital-Designer/3000-2191_4-10813142.html) and Mac (http://www.download.com/LEGO-Digital-Designer/3000-2180_4-10813145.html) versions are in the 2nd paragraph, under the big picture.; Like this Reply to this comment


by exo300 February 27, 2008 2:53 PM PST: Also, I believe it even has the ability to create instructions on how to build your creation. So you can make it for real or share it with others!; Like this Reply to this comment

by letsgethightech February 28, 2008 8:11 AM PST

I receive a message " LDD FAILED TO START" after installation. any suggestions? running windows vista.

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by montanaredeye February 28, 2008 8:26 AM PST: Specs says Win xp only, sorry.; Like this


by mawelsh February 28, 2008 10:42 AM PST: Yes, reload with XP; Like this


by imcoffeegirl February 28, 2008 10:56 AM PST: This version of Lego DD only works on Windows XP. Try downloading LDD version
1.6, that may work on Vista.; Like this


by imcoffeegirl February 28, 2008 11:00 AM PST: This version of Lego DD only works on Windows XP or Mac OS10. Try downloading the LDD version 1.6 if you have an older OS. Here's the link: http://ldd.lego.com/download/archive.aspx; Like this Reply to this comment


by Pixelkida February 28, 2008 11:00 AM PST: I'd just like to say it's Lego plain and simple. Not Legos. You would not say "I am going to play with my Legos" just lego! There was non of this legos nonsense in my day! Grumble...grumble!! :p; Like this Reply to this comment


by srosenblatt February 28, 2008 3:31 PM PST: Actually, this version of LDD works on Vista and XP - I tested it on both.; Like this Reply to this comment


by brdavis February 28, 2008 3:55 PM PST: Another nice aspect of LDD is the number of models built by kids (& rather bigger kids!) that are available on-line. For instance, LEGO MINDSTORMS "NXTlog" site now has literally 1000's of LDD files of various robots available. Personally I know there are more powerful programs out there for "virtual LEGO", but the ease of install and maintenance sold me, and I tend to document complex robotics projects now in both pictures... and finally digitally, under LDD.; Like this Reply to this comment


by srosenblatt February 28, 2008 4:18 PM PST: I've moved the links so they're above the first screenshot. Thanks to those who pointed out that it was hard to find. If you don't see the links in the first paragraph, be sure to dump your browser's cache.; Like this Reply to this comment


by paulirino February 28, 2008 5:00 PM PST: its very entertaining, but i cant get wheels onto axles. How do i do that?; Like this Reply to this comment


by XeroComplex February 28, 2008 5:11 PM PST: Vista blocked it from running, any suggestions?; Like this Reply to this comment


by Grahamh8808 February 28, 2008 11:09 PM PST: Yes....Your son...; Like this Reply to this comment


by Grahamh8808 February 28, 2008 11:09 PM PST: Yes....Your son...; Like this Reply to this comment


by marble56000 February 29, 2008 8:57 PM PST: Whenever I try to drop a block in place, the block moves as soon as I move the mouse. It was so frustrating that I uninstalled the software. What a disappointment!; Like this Reply to this comment