LXF-files statistics

[Superkalle]

So, I downloaded just about every LXF in the "Official Sets" topic. Then I added a whole bunch of other models I've either downloaded or done myself over the years. This is what I got:

Total number of models: 833

Total part count: 346.000

Top 20 most used parts

BLID	ITEMNAME		Parts	Percent
3023	Plate 1 x 2		14031	4,05%
4073	Plate, Round 1 x 1	9415	2,72%
3024	Plate 1 x 1		8917	2,57%
3004	Brick 1 x 2		8250	2,38%
3005	Brick 1 x 1		7757	2,24%
3710	Plate 1 x 4		7328	2,11%
3069b	Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	7016	2,02%
50746	Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3	6876	1,98%
3068b	Tile 2 x 2 with Groove	5820	1,68%
3794	Plate, (Jumper)		4760	1,37%
3020	Plate 2 x 4		4755	1,37%
3666	Plate 1 x 6		4691	1,35%
2412b	Tile, 1 x 2 Grille	4682	1,35%
3021	Plate 2 x 3		4670	1,35%
4070	Brick, Headlight	4553	1,31%
3010	Brick 1 x 4		4442	1,28%
3070b	Tile 1 x 1 with Groove	4345	1,25%
4459	Technic, Pin		4295	1,24%
3062b	Brick, Round 1 x 1	4280	1,24%
3623	Plate 1 x 3		4136	1,19%
2431	Tile 1 x 4		4059	1,17%
3022	Plate 2 x 2		3935	1,14%
6636	Tile 1 x 6		3490	1,01%

Top 20 most used colors

BLID	BLColorName		Parts	percent
86	Light Bluish Gray	63391	18,29%
11	Black			57790	16,68%
85	Dark Bluish Gray	46473	13,41%
1	White			46198	13,33%
2	Tan			20963	6,05%
5	Red			20670	5,97%
3	Yellow			17395	5,02%
7	Blue			15030	4,34%
88	Reddish Brown		11052	3,19%
59	Dark Red		4898	1,41%
6	Green			4153	1,20%
12	Trans-Clear		4054	1,17%
63	Dark Blue		2969	0,86%
9	Light Gray		2653	0,77%
4	Orange			2266	0,65%
42	Medium Blue		2049	0,59%
17	Trans-Red		1862	0,54%
34	Lime			1515	0,44%
10	Dark Gray		1344	0,39%
80	Dark Green		1291	0,37%

[Zerobricks]

Cool! Now I dare you to import them all in a single LXF without crashing

[prateek]

Wow. What a waste of time. Just kidding, but that really must've taken a lot of time. It's no surprise to me that the 1x2 plate is the most used piece. IMO, it's the most versatile piece.

BTW, how much space do all the LXF Files take up on your computer?

Edited December 12, 2010 by prateek

[Superkalle]

Wow. What a waste of time. Just kidding, but that really must've taken a lot of time. It's no surprise to me that the 1x2 plate is the most used piece. IMO, it's the most versatile piece.

BTW, how much space do all the LXF Files take up on your computer?

It actually didn't take so much time in the in the end. I got a few files from some of our most notorius Set-builders (thanks guys) and the rest I managed to batch download the LXF-files from Brickshelf accounts. Then I just imported them in LDD Manager and wrote some queries. But to be honest, yes I did put in quite a few hours.

I know much of this statistics is available from BrickLink, at least for colors. But, that data includes a whole bunch of old sets, Scala, Belville etc, and I wanted something relevant for us LDD users.

Personally I think it's kind of intresting to note that only about 6-7 colors make up the vast majority of colors used building sets. A "quick palette" would certainly save a lot of time.

The 800+ files take up 25Mb disk space.

[prateek]

Personally I think it's kind of intresting to note that only about 6-7 colors make up the vast majority of colors used building sets. A "quick palette" would certainly save a lot of time.

Considering this, I think you should send this research to the guys at Lego, so they know how to lay out the next colour palette

[Brickdoctor]

Very interesting. I'd guessed that light bley would be most common color, but not that the Plate 1 x 2 would be most common part.

[private_lego]

It actually didn't take so much time in the in the end. I got a few files from some of our most notorius Set-builders (thanks guys) and the rest I managed to batch download the LXF-files from Brickshelf accounts. Then I just imported them in LDD Manager and wrote some queries. But to be honest, yes I did put in quite a few hours.

The 800+ files take up 25Mb disk space.

Maybe an idea. Create an zip or rar file and make this available to the public, so you can download all the files at once.

Or create theme files (city, trains, space, ...)

[XimenaPaulina]

Interesting indeed. Great job on this data gathering Superkalle! The results weren't surprising at all considering all the top pieces and colors are very commonly used in the sets.

[xSergio74]

Another consideration:

it seems that only a few people is using LDD to create technic models since the technic pin is the only technic part appearing in the top twenty

Sergio

[legolijntje]

Another consideration:

it seems that only a few people is using LDD to create technic models since the technic pin is the only technic part appearing in the top twenty

Sergio

Yes, but since ldd4 is released, there are coming more technic sets in the official model topic. I'm trying to build the 8295 for example.

[messiah1]

Personally I think it's kind of intresting to note that only about 6-7 colors make up the vast majority of colors used building sets. A "quick palette" would certainly save a lot of time.

What I do when I start a new model is this: I insert about 6 1x1 plates and then as I come to a color I need, I color 1 of the plates. That way, when I need to switch colors, I just use the color picker on 1 of the plates instead of searching through the palette. Sometimes, I pick right off the model but usually I'll use my squares. Saves me a little time.

Btw Suerkalle, glad I could save you a bit of time and thanks for the work and data. Little tidbits like this are certainly interesting.

Edited December 15, 2010 by messiah1

[Superkalle]

Btw Suerkalle, glad I could save you a bit of time and thanks for the work and data. Little tidbits like this are certainly interesting.

Thanks for those kind words