LDCad is a multiplatform LDraw (virtual LEGO) editor that lets you edit LDraw model documents in real-time
Publisher’s description
What is LDCad?
LDCad by Roland Melkert is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 10.5 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (10.5 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: LDCad is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LDCad safe to download?
- The file is served by melkert.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
786C7D2E16EDBB54FE2E574660454DBCBEC0FD9FFC32A5F07E69A4A15AB28EC3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6d2Latest | June 9, 2023 | 10.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RolandMelkert.LDCad -eLDCad-1-6d2-Win.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Roland Melkert
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.6d2
- Released
- June 9, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- RolandMelkert.LDCad
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Frequently asked questions
Is LDCad free?
LDCad is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is LDCad safe to download?
The download comes from melkert.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install LDCad with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can LDCad be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LDCad run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.