Sarlacc Pit custom build

[LegoMomAB]

Hi, my son wants to figure out how to design a custom Lego build (something like attached). I've seen software for this, but I'm not sure which to use. Is there software that will help you figure out/make a list of which pieces you need? Any help is appreciated!! Thanks

[Mandalorianknight]

There are a few out there, but I'd recommend stud.io. It's an easy-to learn design software where you can build whatever you want, and the software will keep track of and list the parts and colors used. It also has an option to export your list of parts to the website bricklink, where you can order the parts needed if you don't have them.

[LegoMomAB]

Thanks Mandalorianknight, that sounds perfect!

[Kage Goomba]

Stud.IO is def recommended.

[Crazy bricks]

Yep, I'd recommend Stud.Io as well. Nice MOC by the way!

[Csaba]

Another vote for stud.io. I've managed to make a couple of semi-decent MOCs despite having no experience with graphic design software. It's probably a good idea to start off with something simpler than the MOC shown in the image then work up to more complex designs.

[Jody Meyer]

here is one I worked on a few months back, if you would like more screen shots, just let me know. 

[LegoMomAB]

Yes more screen shots please!! That's amazing! So the software gives you the list of pieces you need, but does it track the order that you put the pieces in (kind of creating a sort of instruction manual for the MOC? Or ultimately, is it up to the creator to keep track of how it will all go together? Thanks!!

Oh I see stud.io creates an instruction manual - answered my own question. So cool!!

[Csaba]

On 5/13/2023 at 5:27 PM, LegoMomAB said:

Yes more screen shots please!! That's amazing! So the software gives you the list of pieces you need, but does it track the order that you put the pieces in (kind of creating a sort of instruction manual for the MOC? Or ultimately, is it up to the creator to keep track of how it will all go together? Thanks!!

Oh I see stud.io creates an instruction manual - answered my own question. So cool!!

You can split the design into different steps so you can see the order the pieces were placed in. You need to create the different steps manually.

I've attached a screenshot showing one of my first attempts with the software. I had over 200 pieces placed in Step 1, which is obviously suboptimal!

Edited May 15, 2023 by Csaba