I would best describe my skills with Lego as a highly experienced novice. I can
follow Lego instructions. I ought to be able to as I've worked in the construction
industry for 42 years. I've a very rudimentary knowledge of Lego bricks and
there basic uses. My imagination isn't my best asset and that which I can
picture in my head I have to work out how it can be built. I'm a "square
thinker" when it comes to the application of imagination. A particularly
limited set of skills then.
I'm comfortable using software and have had a brief peak inside Studio.
Apart from my extremely limited imagination and my other shortfalls I have ADHD.
My medication helps but it's not a silver bullet. I struggle with dyslexia.
It varies in intensity. On some days my eyes will happily read, but the information
doesn't enter my big grey cells. On other days my eyes wander around written
documents as if I am looking at a spiders web. Hey ho.
Reading can be a challenge. I was only diagnosed with my ADHD 2 years ago. I
also have RLS which until correct diagnosis and meds was impacting very negatively
on the quality of my sleep.
It's only very recently that I have understood I have dyslexia. In the past
I've just read everything over and over until bit by bit it's sunk in.
I suppose I found a way to cope and I got there in the end.
My question is this;
Without the slight issue I've mentioned above how long does it take to be
able to use Studio to a standard that could produce a set of instructions please?
Additionally if anyone would like to offer advice they feel would help I'd
welcome such.
Without the slight issue I've mentioned above how long does it take to be
able to use Studio to a standard that could produce a set of instructions please?
Even with all the information you gave us (maybe too much?), that’s hard to say.
It’s like learning to drive: it varies greatly from person to person… and, in
the end, we all think it’s the others who can’t drive!
I would say it’s rather easy… but there’s also pitfalls (and bugs) that can drive
you crazy very fast.
So, when something seems wrong or too complicated, don’t hesitate to ask
And on that suject, the dedicated forum for Studio and PartDesigner is https://forum.bricklink.com/
(menu Studio Resources Studio Forum).
Additionally if anyone would like to offer advice they feel would help I'd
welcome such.
Browse the help (https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us ), the help pages
are short and to the point but there’s videos there too (a bit dated but the
principles are all there and not difficult to find when the UI changed).
The videos aren’t too long (that is, not stand 30-min-long videos of a guy umming
and ahing to explain what could take 3 lines of text and a screenshot ).
Then, for your own builds, learn the parts.
I’d advise to use the BDP palettes: they contain parts that LEGO is producing
or will be sure to produce (BDP 1&2 = 2024, BDP 3,4&5 = 2025, BDP 6,7&8 = 2026,
etc.).
They don’t have all the current parts (for instance, themed parts aren’t there)
but they are smaller and easier to browse.
Oh, for instructions, the major pitfall is to start “Page Design” (presentation
/ fancy stuff) while the build is not ready. Changing the model (creating/releasing
submodels, adding/removing steps…) can easily break the layout. So it’s best
to be sure you have the steps and submodels ready before tackling Page Design.
Without the slight issue I've mentioned above how long does it take to be
able to use Studio to a standard that could produce a set of instructions please?
Even with all the information you gave us (maybe too much?), that’s hard to say.
It’s like learning to drive: it varies greatly from person to person… and, in
the end, we all think it’s the others who can’t drive!
I would say it’s rather easy… but there’s also pitfalls (and bugs) that can drive
you crazy very fast.
So, when something seems wrong or too complicated, don’t hesitate to ask
And on that suject, the dedicated forum for Studio and PartDesigner is https://forum.bricklink.com/
(menu Studio Resources Studio Forum).
Additionally if anyone would like to offer advice they feel would help I'd
welcome such.
Browse the help (https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us ), the help pages
are short and to the point but there’s videos there too (a bit dated but the
principles are all there and not difficult to find when the UI changed).
The videos aren’t too long (that is, not stand 30-min-long videos of a guy umming
and ahing to explain what could take 3 lines of text and a screenshot ).
Then, for your own builds, learn the parts.
I’d advise to use the BDP palettes: they contain parts that LEGO is producing
or will be sure to produce (BDP 1&2 = 2024, BDP 3,4&5 = 2025, BDP 6,7&8 = 2026,
etc.).
They don’t have all the current parts (for instance, themed parts aren’t there)
but they are smaller and easier to browse.
Oh, for instructions, the major pitfall is to start “Page Design” (presentation
/ fancy stuff) while the build is not ready. Changing the model (creating/releasing
submodels, adding/removing steps…) can easily break the layout. So it’s best
to be sure you have the steps and submodels ready before tackling Page Design.
Without the slight issue I've mentioned above how long does it take to be
able to use Studio to a standard that could produce a set of instructions please?
Additionally if anyone would like to offer advice they feel would help I'd
welcome such.
I suggest that you stack three 2x4 bricks on top of each other and generate the
instructions. If you can do that, then you can generate the instructions for
any build.
You can then build maybe a 10 piece design using 10 different parts, then maybe
a small design where you build horizontally from a bracket, then maybe build
a small LEGO polybag set, and so on getting bigger each time.
Start small and simple, as the software works in the same way no matter how big
the build is. Don't try to build a 1000 piece set on day one.
Without the slight issue I've mentioned above how long does it take to be
able to use Studio to a standard that could produce a set of instructions please?
Additionally if anyone would like to offer advice they feel would help I'd
welcome such.
I suggest that you stack three 2x4 bricks on top of each other and generate the
instructions. If you can do that, then you can generate the instructions for
any build.
You can then build maybe a 10 piece design using 10 different parts, then maybe
a small design where you build horizontally from a bracket, then maybe build
a small LEGO polybag set, and so on getting bigger each time.
Start small and simple, as the software works in the same way no matter how big
the build is. Don't try to build a 1000 piece set on day one.
You've simplified it, in a way that I couldn't have myself. Thank you,
greatly appreciate your reply.
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