J_C Posted July 20, 2016 Hi, I am new to LDD and LDraw. I build only "digital free". But now I want to do some proper instructions so I started with LDD. I am sorry, if this was discussed before, I checked, did not find anything. If this is still duplicity, I would like to ask moderator to merge it with some existing topic. Thanks in advance. - Is it possible to set up environment somehow that it would ignore collisions? So I would be able to put parts "in each other" or "move them throught each other" - for purpose of composing assembly. - Is it possible to align parts along Y,Z,X axis or specific vector? I work professionally in SolidWorks, and I am missing some of the features I know from there. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Classicsmiley Posted July 20, 2016 No, LDD enforces collisions. The LDraw family of tools (MLcad, LDcad, etc.) don't, but they've got a much higher learning curve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted July 20, 2016 Doesn't Developer Mode let you do that when you click Toggle Physics Test? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legolijntje Posted July 20, 2016 I can't really help you with LDD, other users are far more experienced than me with that. I mainly use LDraw, especially LDCad. If you're coming from SolidWorks, LDCad might 'feel' better. Although, as said before, it has a higher learning curve than LDD, it does have a lot more options, possibilities and features. And the author is active too. Aside from that, LDraw is often used for 'proper' instructions, often a combination of a CAD program (such as LDCad) and LPub3D. But, for LDD there's a relative new instructions program too, BluePrint. But again, I don't have any experience with that one, so I can't give you any advice or help with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J_C Posted July 20, 2016 Thank you very much. Reading LDCad help pages. I did already some "building" in LDCad. I like it. I think this will be it. Thank you all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PicnicBasketSam Posted July 20, 2016 You can sort of align parts along X, Y, and Z axis in LDD. Place Technic axles in the directions you like and slide half-bushes along them... then use the multiple selection tool and click on what you want to move and the half-bushing, and drag the part along with the bushing. I have used this MANY times to place things where they won't connect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites