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The platform is designed for the whole process of product development, featuring the fastest kernel for Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling, non-solid mold parting and smart CNC machining strategies from 2-axis to 5-axis. - Operating system: Microsoft Windows - Available in 15 languages: Chinese (simplified \& traditional), English, Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish - Users \& Industries: ZW3D is best for designers, engineers, and architects in various industries such as automotive, consumer goods, rail transit, and mechanical, etc. - 3 Modules: 1. CAD module drives innovative product design (1) powerful translator to maximize data reuse (2) innovative Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling technology to maximize design flexibility (3) advanced assembly functions to boost productivity (4) automatic 2D drafting and smart PMI tools to optimize your workflow 2. Mold module covers diversified needs of mold design (1) powerful repairing for guaranteed data quality (2) fast core-cavity parting to accelerate mold design (3) abundant library of mold bases \& components with different standards (4) specialized tools for detailed mold design (5) efficient solutions for complex electrode design 3. CAM module enables efficient and reliable machining (1) 2-axis to 5-axis milling (2) numerous verification and simulation tools to ensure feasible, reliable and safe machining (3) easy-to-customize post processor - Licensing policy: Perpetual license with flexible upgrade. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 12 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 12 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ZWSOFT - **Location**: Guangzhou, China - **Founded**: 1997 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,800.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact ZWSOFT for more pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland and 55 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Design & Modeling - API - Activity Dashboard - Animation - Annotations - Bill of Materials Management - Collaboration Tools - Component Library - Configuration Management - Content Library - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Document Management - Drag & Drop - File Management - For Architects - For Manufacturers - Modeling & Simulation ## Integrations (1 total) - KeyShot ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum ## Category - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The independent features that the software have, gives a plus at the moment when you are going to buy a CAD software. I used some others CAD and this have a great performance and usability in contrast to the others. > > **Cons**: Is very similar in the interface to others products, despite of the additional characteristics, the structure and usability is basically the same, it is aimed to give to the user a common user interface, but sometimes is TOO similar to others products. > > The most important thing of this product is the lightweight characteristic, you can load BIG models without loose performance like others and the usability is not compromised by the weight of the software itself. ----- ### "It is an excellent software for mechanical design, 2D and solid drawings, has good technical support" — 5.0/5 > **Jorge** | *3 June 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the intelligent voice system, the smart mouse system and the synchronization with smartphones and tablets through cloud storage. > > **Cons**: What I do not like that for the design of mechanical systems is very efficient only in 2D (two dimensions) and slow drawings for the development of 3D applications. > > In the mechanical engineering department of the university in which I work, designs and modeling of mechanical parts are made for the process of rehabilitation in medicine, which has been achieved and modeled some of these pieces for later construction, making a contribution with patients with special conditions that require specific prostheses. ----- ### "Good 3D software with a low price tag" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *4 May 2019* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's easy to use, the GUI is very intuitive and nice. Compared to other CAD softwares, ZW3D has focused on reducing the number of inputs by the user when creating features, it has some shortcuts that are very helpful and intuitive to use. the hybrid (part/assembly) environment works well and gives the user some more freedom. The possibility to create a standard component is very useful. > > **Cons**: When in assemblies, setting dependencies between parts can cause some problems when modifying and updating. Sometimes the software would crash without apparent reason. > > I used ZW3D when working in Tool and Die design, and also used the sheet metal module which worked very well. We had some issues when defining (in assembly) a fastener, creating the pocket for the bolt's head in one component and the thread in another, later when we modified the position of the fasteners the update of the other features had some issues. ----- ### "User Friendly CAD Solution" — 5.0/5 > **Mert** | *25 January 2021* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Simple user interface and low purchase price > > **Cons**: I am having problems managing high dimensional data. ----- ### "Easy to learn, powerful modeling kernel, and CAD, CAM, MOLD all in one." — 5.0/5 > **Zheyuan** | *27 April 2018* | Shipbuilding | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Modeling function is amazing, operations don't care about if the base is solid, making modeling job more flexible and easy. Most 3D Modeling software for Manufacture can't do this. the modeling become a more productive job. you can do a full process from concept design to CNC machining seamlessly. as a designer, this really benefits a lot. you may think you can do anything with this software. > > **Cons**: there are no advanced functions like smart component, VBA, global visibility manager. HELP document doesn't cover all the functions. sometimes you get confused but can't get help with the software itself. > > Hybrid Modeling makes my design job more flexible. Mold design module is easy to use, save half my time spent on this area. CAM plan does help me make my work more applicable. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/310131/zw3d?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/310131/zw3d) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data