ZWCAD

ZWCAD is a commercial computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application fully focused on providing a reliable, light-weight, and DWG-compatible platform for students, designers, and engineers from all around the world.



Built with the full support for all the latest multi-core processing technologies and GPU-accelerated rendering, this CAD platform enables a fast, open, and collaborative way of drawing advanced designs at high speed.

With a full set of traditional tools, streamlined UI interface, and familiar CAD commands, users that are familiar with any other major CAD platform can immediately switch to ZWCAD 64 bit without any re-learning cost. Compatibility is also one of the pillars of this platform, offering seamless *.DWG compatibility for importing drawings, improving them, and sharing them with co-workers and clients.

To enhance your workflow and enable faster and smarter project execution, developers of ZWCAD have infused their platform with numerous innovative additions such as infusion of your voice recording annotations directly in the design files, highly intuitive browser-like smart mouse movements for direct object and tool control inside the CAD environment, Smart Select function for better multi-filter selection, and even integrated support for embedding Barcode and QR codes into the drawings.

The app also has comprehensive and ever-evolving support for many 2D drawing techniques, 3D features for modeling, viewing, and visualization, dynamic blocks, object/table data extraction, advanced file compare feature, reference manager, object isolation for better visualization of intricate multi-layered objects, direct support for various APIs (LISP, VBA, ZRX, and .NET) and much more.

It can be downloaded today under a 30-day FREE trial license. After that period is complete, you will need to contact the ZWCAD sales representative and inquire about their current offering of Standalone and network licenses.

FAQ

What is ZWCAD?

ZWCAD is a robust and efficient 2D CAD solution known for its exceptional compatibility with the industry-standard DWG file format. It is designed to help architects, engineers, and designers in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) and manufacturing sectors easily translate their creative concepts into reality.

Why choose ZWCAD?

• Compatibility: It supports DWG, DXF, DWT, and other commonly used file formats, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows.
• Familiar Environment: Users can select from Classic or Ribbon interfaces and Dark or Light themes, making it easy to adapt. The interface, commands, and aliases are designed to be intuitive for those familiar with other CAD software.
• Customizable: It supports various APIs, including LISP, VBA, ZRX, and .NET, allowing for the easy development or migration of third-party applications.
• One-step Migration: Quickly migrate your printers, templates, fonts, command aliases, and hatch patterns to ZWCAD, streamlining the transition from other CAD software.

System Requirements

• Microsoft® Windows7 sp1 and above
• Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 R2 sp1 and above
• Microsoft® Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft® Windows Server 2016
• Microsoft® Windows Server 2019
• Microsoft® Windows 8.1
• Microsoft® Windows 10
• Microsoft® Windows 11

Tech Spec

• Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 3600 CPU or higher
• 8 GB or more
• 2 GB or more, support OpenGL 4.2 or higher, NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD® Radeon™ RX 580 Series or higher
• 4 GB free space in OS disk, 2 GB free space in installation disk
• 1920*1080
• Mouse, trackball, or other devices
• Any speed (for installation only)

Pricing

Price starting from $899.

Perpetual and network licenses available.

Alternatives

If you are looking for ZWCAD alternatives, we recommend you to download Autodesk AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

PROS

• High compatibility with DWG files.
• Familiar and customizable user interface.
• Supports various APIs for third-party app development.
• Easy migration of existing CAD settings.
• Cost-effective compared to other CAD solutions.

CONS

• Limited advanced 3D modeling capabilities.
• Occasional performance issues with large files.
• Less known compared to major competitors.
• Fewer online resources and community support.
• Interface can be overwhelming for new users.

Note: 30 days trial version.