ZW3D

ZW3D is a CAD product from ZWSOFT, aimed at product designers and engineers. Alongside it, the company sells ZWCAD, a general-purpose CAD package that reads the DWG format used across the industry.

What ZW3D offers

• Solid-surface hybrid modelling — lets designers mix solid and surface geometry in one model.
• Data exchange — imports and exports geometry from other CAD systems.
• File management — handles several objects within one file.
• Product verification — checks designs before they go on to manufacture.
• ZWCAD drafting — 2D drafting and 3D navigation, with LISP, VBA, ZRX and .NET interfaces for customising it.

Who it works with

Engineers and designers in architecture, construction, mechanical, electrical, automotive and shipbuilding work. ZWCAD is offered in 15 languages.

Key facts

• Maker: ZWSOFT
• File compatibility: DWG, DXF and DWT
• Licences: Perpetual and network options