ZWCAD

ZWCAD

11 Review(s)

Overview

ZWCAD enhances CAD operations for professionals needing powerful drafting tools. While the software may occasionally lag with large projects, it offers numerous integrations and perpetual licensing, optimizing workflows and providing long-term savings for businesses across various industries, including architecture and construction.

Overall Rating

Based on 11 users reviews

4.5

Rating Distribution

Positive

91%

Neutral

9%

Negative

0%

Starting Price
Custom

ZWCAD Specifications

Multi-Track or Layer Support

Real-Time Preview

High-Resolution Output Support

Hardware Acceleration (GPU/CPU)

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What Is ZWCAD?

ZWCAD enhances CAD processes by optimizing both 2D drafting and 3D navigation. With support for DWG and other major file formats, it ensures compatibility with industry standards. The software features a user-friendly interface and essential productivity tools tailored for engineers, architects, and designers. It also allows for advanced customization through APIs and offers performance advantages over traditional CAD solutions. Available as a perpetual license, ZWCAD software is a cost-effective choice that promotes long-term business growth.

ZWCAD Pricing

The ZWCAD cost ranges in two packages.

Stand-Alone License:

  • ZWCAD Standard: $899
  • ZWCAD Professional: $1,399
  • ZWCAD MFG: $1,699

Network License:

  • ZWCAD Standard: $999
  • ZWCAD Professional: $1,549
  • ZWCAD MFG: $1,849
Acquire a detailed analysis of all its plan quotes to pick the one that best aligns with your specific requirements. Moreover, a 30-day free trial of ZWCAD is also available upon request.

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

ZWCAD Integrations

ZWCAD integrates with various third-party platforms, such as:

  • AutoTURN
  • GEOGEXFR
  • Spatial Manager
  • CADprofi
  • GEOPLUS
  • CivilCAD
  • CSiXCAD
Watch a free ZWCAD demo to learn more about its integration functionality.

Who Is ZWCAD For?

ZWCAD serves a range of industries, including:

  • Electrical
  • Surveying
  • Mechanical
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Defense
  • Architecture

Is ZWCAD Right For You?

ZWCAD software is an ideal choice for professionals seeking a stable, customizable, and budget-friendly CAD solution. It ensures seamless collaboration through DWG compatibility and incorporates AI-powered features that enhance productivity. With a perpetual licensing model, ZWCAD eliminates ongoing subscription costs, making it adaptable to a variety of professional workflows.

Still not sure about ZWCAD? Contact our support team at (661) 384-7070 for personalized guidance.

ZWCAD Features

ZWCAD enables rapid creation of multiple 2D base views, including orthogonal and isometric projections directly from 3D models. It provides automated generation of common drawing perspectives, optimizing the drafting process.

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The software centralizes control of multiple drawing sheets in a single panel, allowing viewing, accessing, managing, and plotting. It supports batch operations for fields and title blocks, enabling updates across linked layouts without opening each drawing individually.

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The platform automates the creation and update of tables populated with object data from drawings, improving organization and analysis. It enables the extraction of attributes like object properties and dimensions into structured tables.

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ZWCAD provides organized panels containing pre-drawn shapes, commands, and reusable blocks for fast placement. The palettes are customizable and support the creation of new tabs with frequently used tools, facilitating workflow personalization.

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Pros And Cons of ZWCAD

Pros

  • ZWCAD supports perpetual licensing, which saves long-term costs

  • It has broad compatibility with DWG/DXF and third-party formats

  • Provides fast performance with advanced 2D and 3D capabilities

  • Customizable via APIs, including LISP, VBA, ZRX, and .NET

Cons

  • The software occasionally lags during large projects

  • The platform's advanced features are slightly complex

ZWCAD Reviews

Total 11 reviews

4.5

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

55%

4

Stars

36%

3

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9%

2

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0%

1

Stars

0%

Share your experience

J

Jesus

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
January 2025

great alternative

Pros

The thing I like the most about it is its affordable licensing prices and continuous development.

Cons

It still has some minor issues but they are gradually being fixed with each update.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

A

Anonymous

Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
March 2024

We switched here and are happy with our decision

Pros

One thing that is good about it is that it offers more features than AutoCAD yet it costs less than half the price. What more could I ask for?

Cons

Some of the questions we ask support go unanswered.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

7

Functionality

9

C

Claudia

Architecture & Planning, 1-10 employees

Less than a year

4.0
February 2024

A budget-friendly version of AutoCAD

Pros

The interface is easy to use pretty much resembling AutoCAD and it even includes command line options that I am already familiar with.

Cons

There are some bugs that I noticed and dynamic blocks are not supported.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

7

Value for money

7

Customer Support

7

Functionality

7

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, ZWCAD does offer an API.

ZWCAD integrates with various third-party platforms, including AutoTURN, GEOGEXFR, Spatial Manager, CADprofi, GEOPLUS, CivilCAD, and CSiXCAD.

Yes, ZWCAD does offer a mobile app for both Android and iOS devices.

ZWCAD supports various languages, including English, Japanese, German, Hungarian, Italian, and Simplified Chinese.

ZWCAD offers support through email and general resources.

The typical users of ZWCAD come from a range of industries, including electrical, surveying, mechanical, automotive, construction, defense, architecture, and more.

The ZWCAD price ranges across two packages: for a Stand-Alone License, ZWCAD Standard is $899, ZWCAD Professional is $1,399, and ZWCAD MFG is $1,699; for a Network License, ZWCAD Standard is $999, ZWCAD Professional is $1,549, and ZWCAD MFG is $1,849. Acquire a detailed analysis of all its plan quotes to choose the option that best aligns with your needs.