Express Yourself Through LEGO Design byME
January 7, 2011
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Isn’t it cool to have your own Lego creation? You might be wishing it exist when you are still a kid but it’s not too late to start your very own project.
Take your creative interest in Lego with the Design byME. The Lego Digital Designer is a freeware program from the Lego Group that allows users to create their design and build models through their virtual Lego pieces. It is compatible for Windows and Mac platforms.
There are steps to follow in getting started with custom Lego designing. First is to install the Lego Digital Designer program. After which, you can then start to build your dream model through your own imagination. You can even upload it at Design byME website to share with your friends. When you are finished with your masterpiece, you can start designing your box. Give your model a name and place your own as well. You can also add a printable building guide, which means you can share your works with others. If you are wondering how to design your box, there are also steps that you need to follow. When you finish your model, decide for an ideal angle. Then add your model to the cart, and the box designer will pop out. Use the preset background and graphic patterns from the library. You can adjust and modify it according to your preference. There are settings and tools you can use such as rotate, send to back or front, delete, zoom in and out, etc.
Although it doesn’t contain a complete brick library for users to enjoy, the software still has a wide range of bricks to choose from and it also comes in various palettes. Before starting to work, better read the terms and conditions of the program. Submissions can be rejected if the software used isn’t the current one from Designer byME palette, copyrighted materials or logos, already uploaded models and obscene models that are inappropriate for children.