ZWSOFT Achieves New Milestone by Fully Cooperating with Kyungil University

August 22, 2013

Guangzhou, China: August 22, 2013--ZWSOFT, a leading supplier of CAD/CAM solutions for the AEC and MCAD industries, is pleased to announce that it has established a strategic cooperation with Kyungil University (KIU) in Korea to push the education quality to a higher level. ZWSOFT will support education and research projects by providing licenses of ZWCAD+ and ZW3D. Equipped with the latest technologies in design software, KIU will be more capable of cultivating world-class mechanical and architectural professionals and contributing substantially to the local and international CAD/CAM industries.


Specializing in mechanical, construction and automotive engineering, Kyungil University has been providing students with more value with a new education paradigm. After about five decades of development, they have succeeded in a hands-on-focused educational process, contributing approximately 60,000 graduates fully equipped to satisfy various requirements in actual business situations.




Improving Students’ Competitiveness with Advanced Design Software
Aiming at equipping students with the most advanced skills, ZWSOFT provides KIU with a full CAD/CAM solution to support mechanical and architectural education. With access to ZWCAD+ and ZW3D, students can experience the same design process as professionals worldwide.


Truman Du, CEO of ZWSOFT, highly appreciated the opportunity to cooperate with KIU,”This is another big contribution to global education following the cooperation with Tokyo University of Science in 2011. We are pleased to see more and more students using ZWSOFT products to create and test their designs just as professionals do. And it’s our hope that this partnership will enable students to make a greater impact on the world through innovation and smart ideas.”


“Using the latest CAD software makes it easier for students to take an innovative idea into reality,” said Dr. Creed Eom, Professor of School of Architecture at KIU. “With ZWSOFT’s powerful products and KIU’s industry-based courses, KIU helps students stay competitive in a global labor market.”


Strategic Cooperation between ZWSOFT and Kyungil University


Adding Value to Education
In addition to the software offering, ZWCAD Korea and INFINIK, the authorized distributor of ZWCAD+ and ZW3D in Korea, will also provide technical assistance to KIU’s research development. With their solid background in design and engineering, they will provide professional support and constructive suggestions to turn ideas into reality. They will also offer internship opportunities to KIU students to help them with career planning and put their theoretical knowledge into practice. Through this cooperation, both ZWSOFT and KIU will continue sharing mutual information on CAD technology improvements and Korean industrial trends.


About ZWSOFT
ZWSOFT is a world-renowned CAD/CAM solutions provider for the AEC and MCAD industries, with over 320,000 clients across 80 countries. Having the vision of being one of the world's leading CAD/CAM software providers, ZWSOFT is committed to providing cost-effective CAD/CAM software and services, by establishing a sustainable mutually-beneficial ecosystem for the industry.


Contacts
ZWSOFT
Kenyth He
+86-20-38289780
heluetao@zwsoft.com
http://www.zwsoft.com


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Freeze Specified Layers in a Layout Viewport

A major benefit to using layout viewports is that you can selectively freeze layers in each layout viewport. You can also specify default visibility settings for new viewports and for new layers. As a result, you can view different objects in each layout viewport.

You can thaw or freeze layer in current viewport and future layout viewports without affecting other viewports. Frozen layers are invisible. They are not regenerated or plotted. In the illustration, the layer showing terrain has been frozen in one viewport.


Thawing the layer restores visibility. The easiest way to freeze or thaw layers in the current viewport is to use the Layer Properties Manager.

In the Layer Properties Manager, on the right side, use the column labeled VP Freeze to freeze one or more layers in the current layout viewport. To display the VP Freeze column, you must be on a layout tab. Specify the current layout viewport by double-clicking anywhere within its borders.

Freeze or Thaw Layers Automatically in New Layout Viewports


You can set visibility defaults for specific layers in all new layout viewports. For example, you can restrict the display of dimensions by freezing the DIMENSIONS layer in all new viewports. If you create a viewport that requires dimensions, you can override the default setting by changing the setting in the current viewport. Changing the default for new viewports does not affect existing viewports.

Create New Layers That Are Frozen in All Layout Viewports

You can create new layers that are frozen in all existing and new layout viewports. Then you can thaw the layers in the viewports you specify. This is a shortcut for creating a new layer that is visible only in a single viewport.

To freeze or thaw layers in the current layout viewport

1. Double-click within a layout viewport to make it current.
2. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
3. In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layers to freeze or thaw.
4. Hold down CTRL to select more than one layer. Hold down SHIFT to select a sequence of layers.
5. Click the icon in the VP Freeze column for one of the selected layers.
6. Click OK.

To view a list of layers that are frozen in the current viewport

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Double-click within a layout viewport to make it current.
3. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
4. In the Layer Properties Manager, look at the VP Freeze column for the Freeze/Thaw in Current Viewports icon.
5. Click OK.

To freeze or thaw layers in all viewports

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
3. In the Layer Properties Manager, select one or more layers to freeze or thaw.
4. Hold down CTRL to select more than one layer. Hold down SHIFT to select a sequence of layers.
5. In the Freeze column, click the icon to freeze or thaw.

To freeze or thaw layers in paper space

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Make sure that you are in paper space. (On the status bar, PAPER is on.)
3. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
4. In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layer or layers you want to freeze or thaw.
5. In the Freeze column, click the icon to change a layer's state. The sun icon means that a layer is thawed; the snowflake icon means that a layer is frozen.
6. Click OK.

To freeze or thaw layers in all new viewports

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
3. In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layer or layers you want to be automatically frozen or thawed in new viewports you create.
4. Hold down CTRL to select more than one layer. Hold down SHIFT to select a sequence of layers.
5. In the New VP Freeze column, click the icon to change a layer's state. The sun icon means that a layer is thawed; the snowflake icon means that a layer is frozen.
6. Click OK.

 To create new layers that are frozen in all viewports

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
3. Click the New Layer button to create a layer.
4. Rename the new layer.
5. Click the icon in the Freeze column to change the layer's state to frozen. The sun icon means that a layer is thawed; the snowflake icon means that a layer is frozen.
6. Click OK.

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By Cora Maureen, an architecture designer and CAD software user

I am excited that PDF plotting has finally come true in ZWCAD, convert AutoCAD to PDF is an important function that I have expecting for many years since I switch from AutoCAD to ZWCAD. It helps me a lot when I need to share designs with customers and bosses.

During the design, I usually need to send several drafts of my drawings to project leaders and customers, so that they can check and confirm whether the design meets their needs. It is not possible to install CAD software on each of their computers just to check my work. 

Older versions of ZWCAD provide some file formats that I could use for drawing reviews, such as JPEG. But now I can PDF Plotting with Layers. It has these advantages over the other formats:

a) PDF (portable document format) is a commonly used file format, and there are many free readers for viewing it. 

b) With PDF plotting, I can choose the plot area I want, which is not supported by “Export” command. Easily convert AutoCAD DWG to PDF. 

c) With PDF plotting, I can set many properties, such as DPI (dot per inch), which makes the PDF image clearer with higher resolution. In addition, PDF plotting includes layer support, which is also not supported by “Export” command.
The PDF printer is automated installed after the installation of ZWCAD 2011, it can be found in the drop-down list in plot dialog box like below:

When convert dwg to pdf, to enhance the quality and readability of PDF file, make the settings as shown in the following figure. To get to the Custom Options dialog box, follow these steps:

1) Select PDF plotter.

2) Click Properties.

3) Click the Custom Properties button in the dialog box.

In the settings, you can find that the maximum resolution can reach up to 4800. This is enough for ordinary images and displaying hatches. I often use the default settings, which have met my needs so far.

One more thing I want to share is that all user-defined layers in drawing files can be transferred to PDF files. Plot dwg to pdf with layers is the most important feature that caught my eye.
Here is an example of the result by PDF plotting. Notice that it supports all entities in drawings.  

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ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 Released for a More Solid and Flexible Workflow

Guangzhou, China: November 6, 2013 -- ZWCAD Design, an innovative supplier of CAD solutions for the MCAD and AEC industries, today announced the release of ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1. With new features and enhancements such as IPv6 networking and SkyDrive storage support, ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 will provide users a more solid and flexible workflow that streamlines the product design process.

ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 has added new features aiming directly at improving the user experience of the software and the design workflow. Users will find more convenient ways to manage their licenses, share drawings through the Cloud, as well as customize their ribbon interface. Highlighted new features inside ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 include:

Compatibility with IPv6 Networking --- Users can now get the fluent and flexible licensing experience in the IPv6 networking environment, solving authorization issues with less effort and time;

SkyDrive Storage Support --- ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 integrates SkyDrive storage support to give users one more choice to share their drawings. SkyDrive users can now use ZWCAD+ Syble to synchronize drawing files and their custom profiles to the Cloud service they have been using without making a switch;

Other features such as ZOOMWHEEL can specify the direction of the zoom operation when using the mouse wheel. .Net API has also been enhanced with new functions allowing developers to customize applications faster and easier. All of these new features will help users gain the maximum benefit from ZWCAD+.

“ZWCAD+ is renowned for its easy-to-use features and simplified workflow. And this time’s new service pack is also in line with this principle,” said Daniel Huang, Product Manager of ZWCAD+. ”It offers a more fluent experience by improving licensing management and online storage support, helping users optimize the efficiency and productivity of their workflow and their use of ZWCAD+ technologies. “

ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 is now available. For more information about this new service pack, please click here or follow ZWSOFT Facebook.

About ZWCAD Design

ZWCAD Design Co., Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of ZWSOFT, is an international CAD software provider through its network of over 300 partners in 80+ countries and regions. Its product ZWCAD+ is used by CAD designers across the AEC and MCAD industries.

Contacts:

ZWCAD Design

Kenyth He, 

+86-20-38289780

heluetao@zwsoft.com

http://www.zwsoft.com

ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 Release Notes, What's New in ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1?

Welcome to ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1. This release contains bug fixes, enhancements and newly added features such as 3rd party cloud service support with SkyDrive, compatible with IPv6 networking, and more.

ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 Release Notes, what's new in ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1?

1. New Features
1.1 Support 3rd party cloud service SkyDrive

From now on, you can synchronize drawing files or user's custom profiles between your local directory and SkyDrive with ZWCAD+ Syble. Currently ZWCAD+ provides two choices of cloud storage: Dropbox or SkyDrive.

1.2 Compatible with IPv6 Networking

Working in the IPv6 networking environment with the old version, you may have found some authorization issues, for example the workstation could not get the floating license from the server, or the standalone soft-key could not be activated properly. ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 is now compatible with IPv6, and solves the authorization issues.

For ZWCAD+ network version users, to ensure the authorization you need to upgrade ZWCAD+ to 2014 SP1 version, as well as the Network License Manager.

1.3 New System Variables control ribbon appearance and others

ZWAPPPLUSHIDE Controls the display of the APP+ tab on ZWCAD Ribbon

ZWRIBBONTABHIDE Controls the display of the panels on the Ribbon. The next time you start up ZWCAD+, it displays/hides the panel according to the variables that you previously set.

ZOOMWHEEL Specify the direction of the transparent CAD zoom operation when you use the mouse wheel, for example, you can specify scrolling wheel forward as zooming in, backwards as zooming out, or vice versa.

1.4 Newly supports CAD .Net interface 

RasterImage.ImageTransparency

Line.Angle

2. Enhancements 

Allows you to select a raster image by click selecting or window selecting, even the image frame is set as hidden

Create tooltips for the full path 

When you hover your cursor over the document tab, a tooltip will be displayed with the full path of this document.

zpvb compatibility 

Ensures the zpvb files created by ZWCAD+ 2012 can be loaded and run on ZWCAD+ 2014

Adjust the column width and it will be remembered 

In the Layer Properties Manager dialog box, you can adjust the column width and the result will be remembered, so the next time you open the dialog box, it will display as it was last set.

Different ribbon layout for standard version and professional version 

In the old version, the standard version and professional version had exactly the same ribbon layout, while some functions in the standard version were disabled, which may confuse our users. From now on, we have rearranged the ribbon for the standard version. In the ZWCAD CUI editor, if you attempt to add a command which is not support in the standard version, you will get an alert.

3. Bug Fixed (100 issues) 

Online update 

Fixed some bugs involving the online update. Users can now update ZWCAD+ to the latest version using the online update function.

6021: copy ZWCAD+ entity and paste it in office application, double click this entity, ZWCAD+ crashes

4669: extend: window select the object to extend, it extends to the wrong position

4894: find: in some specific drawing, after doing " find & replace ", ZWCAD+ would create an extra symbol ";"

5426: laymrg: in some specific drawings, command "laymrg-t" takes a long time to get a response

6193: Group: the filter "Display unname group" does not work with the unnamed group created by command "groupunname"

6212: Plotstyle\Stb: cannot set the default plot style as STB for a newly created drawing

Join ZWCAD Touch Photo Competition and Win a Prize

Guangzhou, China: November 4, 2013 -- ZWCAD Design, an innovative supplier of CAD solutions for the MCAD and AEC industries, announced on November 4 that ZWCAD Touch Photo Competition will run from November 1 to December 1, aiming to discover how users are using their free iPhone and iPad .dwg editor, ZWCAD Touch.

In partnership with Lightworks, a supplier of rendering solutions for developers of advanced 3D computer graphics software, ZWCAD will award the top 5 photo producers, together with 5 randomly-selected entrants, the ZWCAD+ 2014 license and a copy of the rendering software Lightworks Artisan, which is now available in ZWCAD+ 2014, enabling them to flexibly design more diverse architectural and interior tasks and use high-quality rendering to present their ideas. Besides, the winner will also receive an iPad mini.

Participants are required to take photos of themselves using ZWCAD Touch away from their desk and upload them to the ZWSOFT Facebook page, and these photos will be voted on by fans of ZWSOFT.

“We hope more users can join this competition to seize every happy moment with ZWCAD Touch and share with us,” said Daniel Huang, Product Manager of ZWCAD+. “We believe happiness is contagious and every participant can be the spreader of happiness to all the CAD users.”

The information supplied by participants will be used for further development of ZWCAD Touch. The highly popular application for iPhone and iPad allows for fast viewing and editing of drawings and includes compatibility with .DWG files, and it is closely integrated with 3rd-party cloud storage.

This competition coming midway through the 15th anniversary celebrations of ZWSOFT  is a way of giving back to the strong and loyal customer base, and a step in improving its product offering. Big prizes are waiting for you, don’t miss this chance. For more information about this competition, please visit ZWSOFT Facebook.

About ZWCAD Design
ZWCAD Design Co., Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of ZWSOFT, is an international CAD software provider through its network of over 300 partners in 80+ countries and regions. Its product ZWCAD+ is used by CAD designers across the AEC and MCAD industries.

Contacts:
ZWCAD Design
Kenyth He
+86-20-38289780
heluetao@zwsoft.com
http://www.zwsoft.com

Transfer and Migrate Customization, migrate autocad cui

You can transfer and migrate data from a customization or menu file from an earlier release using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor and the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box.

Transfer Customization

The Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor can be used to transfer data in a CUI, MNU, or MNS file to a CUIx file without modifying the original customization or menu file. The new customization file that is created has the same name as the original file, but with a .cuix extension.
You can also transfer customization information between files. For example, you can transfer toolbars from a partial CUIx file to the main CUIx file so that the program can display the toolbar information. In addition, you can move customizations from the main CUIx file to partial CUIx files, or from a partial CUIx file to another partial CUIx file.

Note: All elements can be transferred between two CUIx files with the exception of the property settings defined under the Quick Properties and Rollover Tooltips nodes.

If you transfer user interface elements that reference other user interface elements, such as a flyout, all the relevant information for that interface element is also transferred. For example, if you transfer the Draw toolbar, which references the Insert toolbar, the Insert toolbar is also transferred.

Note: Button images may not appear in the program when you transfer a toolbar, pull-down menu, or ribbon panel from a CUIx file. If the images are loaded from an image file, those images must reside in a folder that is defined in the Options dialog box, Files tab under Support File Search Path or Custom Icon Location. If the images come from a third-party resource DLL, contact the party who created the resource DLL.

The following is an example of the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor, Transfer tab. You use this tab to transfer user interface customization.

Migrate Customization

As you make changes to the customization in a CUIx file, the changes are automatically tracked. The tracked changes are used when migrating customization from release to release with the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box. In the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box, you can migrate any changes made to the standard CUIx files that come with the program with the new shipping versions of the files with the same name. You can avoid manually migrating customization, which might result in the loss of customization.

Note: The Migrate Custom Settings dialog box can be used to migrate user interface customization from previous releases. To access the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box, click Start menu (Windows)  All Programs (or Programs)  Autodesk  AutoCAD 2010  Migrate Custom Settings.

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