The release of the LeoCAD 21.03 automated design environment has been published, aimed at creating virtual models composed of blocks in the style of Lego builders. The program's code is written in C++ using the Qt framework and is distributed under the GPLv2 license. Ready builds have been generated for Linux (AppImage), macOS, and Windows.
The program combines a simple interface, allowing beginners to quickly get familiar with the model creation process, with a rich set of features for advanced users, including tools for writing automation scripts and overlaying custom textures. LeoCAD is compatible with LDraw tools, can read and write projects in LDR and MPD formats, and also load blocks from the LDraw library, which includes around 10,000 elements for building.
In the new release:
- Support for drawing conditional lines, which are only visible from certain angles, has been added.
- Support for drawing high-contrast connectors for parts and logos on connection pins has been implemented.
- An option to customize the edge colors has been added.
- A new widget for search and replace has been introduced.
- Export to Bricklink's XML format has been improved.
- The ability to insert parts while preserving their original steps has been added.
- Tools for measuring the model have been added to the properties dialog.
- Official parts loading is ensured before loading unofficial parts.
- Issues with operation on high pixel density screens on the macOS platform have been resolved.
Source: opennet.ru
