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April 2026 Special Focus Issue: Generative Design
In this Special Focus Issue, Digital Engineering takes a look at how generative design solutions can be used across different types of design problems and with a variety of manufacturing approaches to accelerate design space exploration, and…
Electrum utilizes the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud to develop their new electric motorcycle
Electrum, a new brand of electric motorcycles, utilizes the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Their mission is to support Indonesia’s shift to low-carbon, sustainable transport and to ultimately help the country’s government achieve its vision of net…
ZWSOFT, a provider of all-in-one CAx solutions, has released ZWCAD 2026, an update of its flagship CAD software. ZWCAD has an intuitive interface, perpetual licensing model.
“We prioritized our users’ needs in developing ZWCAD 2026,” shares Stanley Dong, product manager of ZWCAD at ZWSOFT. “Our goal has been always to make everyday drafting tasks faster and easier, and to introduce intelligent features that open up new possibilities. Whether you’re a veteran user or trying ZWCAD for the first time, ZWCAD 2026 offers a seamless, powerful CAD experience that feels like a natural extension of your creativity.”
Parametric Design
ZWCAD 2026 introduces Parametric Design, powered by ZWSOFT’s self-developed geometric constraint engine. Users can now apply geometric and dimensional constraints to 2D shapes and Flexiblocks, adjusting parameters to modify designs without redrawing, which can create dynamic, reusable components, minimize manual changes, and dramatically speed up design revisions.
ZWCAD Toolbox
The new ZWCAD Toolbox integrates tools for layers, dimensions, selections, and more into one customizable, dockable panel.
Enhanced Smart Plot
In ZWCAD 2026, Enhanced Smart Plot intelligently detects drawing frames, automatically matches them to appropriate paper sizes, and enables fast batch plotting across multiple files.
Smart Match
Using ZWCAD 2026, Smart Match automatically identifies identical or similar objects, even if rotated or scaled, and allows you to modify them in bulk with a single click.
Similar Search
Find and reuse content across drawings instantly. Similar Search scans external drawings for blocks or objects that match your selection.
Smart Dimension
Smart Dimension automatically detects object types and generates accurate dimensions.
Dimension Grip Menu
Fine-tune your dimensions. Dimension Grip Menu offers quick-edit options — flip arrows, create baselines, reposition text by clicking on grips.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
ZWSOFT (ZWCAD Software Co., Ltd.) is a world renowned CAD/CAM solutions provider. With a reputation as a committed and reliable provider of CAD/CAM software to the AEC and MCAD industries, ZWSOFT has created design software products that have…
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