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The Lego Digital Designer CAD software was developed and published by The LEGO Group from 2004-2016.

The Lego Digital Designer is developed a The Lego Group from 2004-2016.

The software is free and can be downloaded from www.ldd.lego.com

TLG have discontiuned updates regarding functionality, the adding of new LEGO elements or glitch fixes.

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Why can't I reproduce this SD card box in LDD?

I've built an SD card box a few years ago. Now I am trying to reproduce it in Lego Digital Designer. However when I tried to reproduce the closed version, LDD refuses to snap it in place. In real-life, my box just snap very nicely. Why am I not…
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How to convert a model from "LEGO Digital Designer" Extended into non-Extended?

I'm using LEGO Digital Designer. My LEGO model I've designed uses parts that don't exist. This is a bummer because I am trying to buy the parts to realize my design in actual, physical LEGO bricks! I hypothesize I created this file not noticing…
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Can anyone explain the transformation information within a Lego Digital Designer LXF file?

I've been taking a look at the structure of the LDD files recently to see if it's feasible to create a plugin for 3D studio max that allows you to directly open LXF files for higher quality rendering... It seems possible, but to get some…
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What is the brick limit in LDD?

What is the brick limit for Lego Digital Designer? I got to 12k once, but I usually have it crash at around 9k. Does Lego Corp. have any info on this?
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How to use printed bricks from set 850425 into LDD?

I would like to know if it is possible to use the printed tiles (those with letters) from the 850425 set into the Lego Digital Designer (LDD)? And if it is possible, the next question is "how" of course. :)
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Where are the 2 by 2 turntables in LDD?

I just updated to LDD to 4.3.9 today and I can't find the 2 by 2 turntable pieces. What section are they under now?
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Has anyone noticed paint tool buttons missing?

In LDD version 4.3.10 I have found the four paint tool buttons to be missing. I searched online and haven't found anyone else with the same question, and the user's manual was no help. Then just playing around with LDD I noticed that if I open a…
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Can I import existing Lego kits into LEGO Digital Designer?

Is there any way to import existing LEGO kits into LDD (LEGO Digital Designer)? For example, I like to have this set in the LDD and https://shop.lego.com/en-US/Compact-Tracked-Loader-42032 I know I can download the PDF instructions, and I like to…
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How can I use the Flex Tool easily on LDD?

On LEGO Digital Designer, I find it very hard to move the piece being flexed to the correct position. Are there any tips or musts that I should try to help me flex it into clips etc.?
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How do I get unlimited color options on LDD?

The title says it all. I believe there is an unlimited option? I just want to use it to make digital models.
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LDD part library missing

I have deleted the LDD part database (part library) by mistake. As many of you know, LDD can no longer run in online mode, which means it can't update itself. Is there any possibility to download the parts from somewhere or recover them somehow?
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LDD lacks almost all functionality

I have installed LDD on my Windows 10 today, and after installing the application it automatically opened up. But I realized that when using the Desktop shortcut, the app can't be found. Here's the given error: So I used the installer again, and…
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LDD not rendering

I've dug out the LDD application I found on an older hard drive. It seems however, that it has problems rendering the bricks and models: I am running LDD 4.3.8 on Windows7 Ultimate (64Bit) with Administrative Priviledges. I have DirectX 11…
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is it possible to change the controls in Lego Digital Designer?

I am wondering if it is possible to change the controls in LEGO Digital designer? Because I would like to change the "D" button on my keyboard to "rotate to the right" instead of "delete". And I'm also having a little issue. I found a guy on the…
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