Step 1a: System Requirements
LDraw requires the following:
MS-DOS or Windows 3.x, 95/98/NT
Approx. 15MB hard disk space
4MB RAM or higher reccommended
Step 1b: Download the files
- ldraw027.exe - 987 KB (approx. 9 min at 28.8)
Save this file on your C:\ directory or in the location you want the \ldraw\ directory to be created. We strongly recommend you save it directly to your C:\ drive (not under any directory), because it creates a directory \ldraw\ underneath the directory where the install file is located. This will automatically cause your LDraw directory to become C:\ldraw\.
- Download the latest LDraw.org Parts Library and save it to the same location as ldraw027.exe on your hard drive.
complete.exe
Step 1c: Install LDraw and the Parts Library
- To install LDraw, click the Start button in Windows 95/98/NT and select Run. In the field, type 'C:\ldraw027.exe -y.' A dialog will pop up and it will display itself extracting the necessary files. When the program is done running, close the window. Repeat this for complete.exe, and key in 'C:\complete.exe -y' to install.
- Now you need to create your parts list. To do so, click Start>Run again and key in 'C:\ldraw\mklist.exe.' When it asks to sort by number or description, key in 'D' for Description, then wait for the program to finish and close the window.
Step 1d: LDraw Installation Complete!
Your installation of LDraw should now be complete. You do not need to run C:\ldraw\ldraw.exe to continue. If you have experienced any problems or have any questions at this point, please refer to the LDraw Help Desk or the discussion group at lugnet.cad.
Return to Get Started: Windows Users and proceed to Step 2
