By default, the Welcome Screen is shown every time you start Studio. You can also open it from Help | Welcome Screen in the menu bar. The Welcome Screen is also shown if you close all open project tabs.
A. Create new: This button creates a new, empty Studio file.
B. Open file: This button will open any supported file from your computer. Studio supports .io, .mo, .ldr, .mpd, .lxf, and .lxfml files. You can open a file from the Recent Files section by clicking on the thumbnail.
C. Home: The Home tab displays Recent Files. The Recent Files section shows the last six files you’ve opened, with their name and parts count displayed.
D. Studio Gallery: This button displays the Studio Gallery in-app. From here, you can check out what other members are building. You can import and open Full Access designs in Studio if the designer allows Studio file downloads.
E. My Studio: See all your designs in My Studio, including Private models. You must be signed into your BrickLink account to view your designs.
F. Resources: These external links launch the Studio Help Center and the Studio Forum in your browser. Chat with fellow digital builders and suggest new features in the Forum, and head over to the Help Center if you’re wondering how a feature works.
G. Interactive tutorial: The first time you log into Studio, you’ll be prompted to launch our snail building tutorial. This window can be dismissed and won’t be displayed after you’ve completed the tutorial. You can also launch the tutorial from the menu on the left.
H. Option: The Welcome Screen is shown every time you start Studio by default. If you want to start building immediately, you can uncheck the ‘Always show on start’ box to start on a new project instead. We recommend keeping the option enabled to get updates and inspiration!
Studio Version 2.24.2_4 and earlier
The Welcome Screen was updated in May 2024. Please see below for help with the older version.
The Welcome Screen is shown every time you start Studio. You can also open it from Help | Welcome Screen in the menu bar.
A. Create: these two buttons create a new, empty project.
B. Open: this button will open a Studio file from your computer. The Recently Opened Files section shows the last six files you’ve opened. You can open a file by clicking on the thumbnail.
C. Import: this button lets you create a new project from a file on your computer. Studio can open the following file formats:
- a. Studio (.io)
- b. LDraw (.ldr or .mpd)
- c. LEGO Digital Designer (.lxf or .lxfml)
D. Resources: you’ll find links to launch Help and the Studio forum in your browser.
E. Interactive Tutorial: take your first steps in learning how to design using Studio by following this guide to build a small project.
F. Gallery: check out what others are building in the Studio Gallery and what you’ve shared in My Studio. You can import and open these designs in Studio.
G. Option: the Welcome Screen is shown every time you start Studio by default. Uncheck the ‘Always show on start’ box to start on a new project instead.