Frequently Asked Questions-ZwCAD

What's the difference between trial version and full version?
How about ZwCAD's OS supporting and hardware requirement?
Does ZwCAD support AutoCAD 2004 DWG files?
Are ZwCAD and AutoCAD similar in their commands design?
How many users do you have?
I notice that IntelliCAD is distributed under the names of several different companies. Is there any difference between ZwCAD and other IntelliCAD?
Can we run Express tools for AutoCAD 2000 in ZwCAD?
Can ZwCAD open an image file?
Can I define some new panels in ZwCAD?
I have downloaded ZwCAD several months ago, but now you have released a new version. How can I upgrade my ZwCAD?
 

What's the difference between trial version and full version?


ZwCAD' trial version has certain limits in its functionality:
1. It can only can save files less than 800K in size.
2. Printing is disabled.
The full version has no limit in functionality


 How about ZwCAD's OS supporting and hardware requirement?

ZwCAD supports Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000, Windows ME, XP and Windows NT 4.0. We recommend windows 2000 to you.
Minimum hardware requirements:
CPU: Pentium MMX 200 Processor or higher
RAM: Min. 64MB (Recommended Memory 256 MB)
HDD: 50MB or higher


 
Does ZwCAD support AutoCAD 2004 DWG files?


Like AutoCAD, the native format of ZwCAD is .DWG. Therefore, ZwCAD is fully compatible with AutoCAD. It can read, edit and save .DWG files of AutoCAD (from 2.5 to 2002). But ZwCAD can't currently support AutoCAD 2004 DWG files.

Since we are continuously upgrading our product, we  ZwCAD should support AutoCAD2004 DWG files very soon.


 Are ZwCAD and AutoCAD similar in their commands design?

The commands in ZwCAD are almost the same as in AutoCAD. Users can drag and drop menu bars or enter commands according to the requirements.
 

How many users do you have?

ZwCAD has over 10,000 users in Asia. It has been used in many fields, such as in architecture, manufacture, interior decoration, and mechanical design. With its dramatic growth, it is expanding in the international market, and  now includes the US.



I notice that IntelliCAD is distributed under the names of several different companies. Is there any difference between ZwCAD and other IntelliCAD?


IntelliCAD is a product developed by ITC, a consortium comprised of several companies around the world. Every company participating as a commercial member of ITC can distribute products based on IntelliCAD technology. This kind of co-operation guarantees the basic functionality and compatibility.

Except the basic functions of IntelliCAD, ZwCAD has added a great many ones, which makes ZwCAD as one of the best versions of IntelliCAD currently available on international market.


Can we run Express tools for AutoCAD 2000 in ZwCAD?

Express tools of AutoCAD 2000 were originated from R14. Most of them are lisp-based routines whereas a few are either ObjectARX or ADS. Therefore, although ZwCAD supports most of AutoCAD lisps and ADS routines, there might be some modification.


 Can ZwCAD open an image file?

Yes. ZwCAD supports browsing and exporting "WMF, EMF, SLD" files, able to display image files like "BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF, PCX" etc., and can directly insert a drawing into a "DWG" file.


 Can I define some new panels in ZwCAD?

Yes. Only a click is required to build new commands, icons and hot-keys. As ZwCAD fully supports the tools option, fonts, footnotes and symbols of AutoCAD, users can create panels with ZwCAD easily.


I have downloaded ZwCAD several months ago, but now you have released a new version. How can I upgrade my ZwCAD?

Generally speaking, the program will automatically remind you of upgrade if any new version released. Or you can visit our website to download the package of our new released version. Reinstall and it will replace the previous one.


 


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