User guide

Guides for ZWCAD and ZW3D: installation, license activation, basic operations and troubleshooting.

Block & reference

Configure ZWCAD to edit the main block instead of a sub-block when double-clicking nested entities by adjusting the EDITNESTEDBLOCK variable.

Learn how to crop a block in ZWCAD using the XCLIP command. Follow these steps to define new boundaries or restore the original block area.

Efficiently replace one block with another in ZWCAD using the BLOCKREPLACE command while maintaining accurate alignment via aligned base points.

Learn how to change the position, text, and order of block attributes in ZWCAD using the BATTMAN command to sync updates across all instances.

Learn why a block changes shape when copied into another ZWCAD drawing and how to resolve this naming conflict using the RENAME command.

Learn how to completely delete block instances, attributes, and definitions in ZWCAD, plus how to troubleshoot locked layers and proxy objects.

Learn how to rename single blocks or batch rename multiple blocks in ZWCAD using the RENAME command and wildcards to maintain drawing organization.

Learn two quick methods to change block colors in ZWCAD using either the built-in Block Editor or the CHGBCOL command from Express Tools.

Learn 4 ways to count blocks in ZWCAD using Express Tools, BLOCKSUM, BCOUNT, or the Properties panel to streamline your quantity takeoffs.

Learn how to create and manage reusable blocks in ZWCAD. Follow this guide to group objects, set base points, and use commands like BEDIT and WBLOCK.