Getting started with LEGO Digital Designer 1.4

Getting started with LEGO® Digital Designer 1.4

Thank you for installing LEGO Digital Designer. This guide will give you a quick overview to help you get started. You may want to print this page for future reference.

LDD launch icon

The basics of LEGO Digital Designer are easy to learn, so as soon as you've read this, you should be ready to go. Just double-click the LEGO Digital Designer icon on your desktop to start building!

The "What's this" tool

If you run into any problems, you can use the Help tool by clicking on What's this and selecting the item on the screen that you want help with. You can also look at the user manual or visit www.lego.com/ldd for more information.

Be creative!

LEGO Digital Designer allows you to create 3D LEGO models on your computer. You can make a virtual version of a real model, build a new one from your imagination, and even download models created by other users from LEGO.com.

Use the Building Instructions and Screenshots mode to print or take digital snapshots of your creations and help make your creation a reality. The snapshots will be saved in .JPG format in your "LEGO Creation/Pictures" documents folder, ready for you to show off to friends and family.

Your 3D digital models are saved in your "LEGO Creations/Models" documents folder as .LXF (LEGO Exchange Format) files, so you can share them with friends who have LEGO Digital Designer too!

Building your model for real

Want to make your digital creation a reality? Visit the all new LEGO Factory! What is LEGO Factory? It is the latest in the LEGO System of Play. With LEGO Factory you are able to build digitally, create online 3D interactive building instructions and then purchase the bricks necessary to make your custom LEGO Factory creation! Or you can share your creations with others in the LEGO online gallery. This is how it works...

Step 1 - Build digitally	Step 2 - Upload your model	Step 3 - Buy and share your model

Build your own model using LDD or download one from the online 3D gallery.	When you are done building, you can upload your model to LEGOFactory.com where you can share it with others or buy the pieces needed to create your digital model in the real world!	After uploading, click the “Check Price” button and we will present you with the pieces and price needed to purchase and build your model. You can also share your creations with other builders online.

Ready, set, BUILD!

Now it's time to build! If you have any questions, try the in-game Help Tool (see above). You'll find even more information by clicking the Start button, choosing All Programs, then LEGO Software, and finally LEGO Digital Designer

The user manual will give you a detailed description of all features in LEGO Digital Designer.

The readme file contains system requirements and the latest program information.

Also check out the LEGO Digital Designer Web site for all the latest news and a 3D gallery where you can share your cool creations!