User guide

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

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.

Efficiently print multiple DWG files simultaneously in ZWCAD 2024 and newer using the Smart Batch Plot feature and the ZWPLOT command.

Learn how to create and manage custom plot styles (CTB/STB) in ZWCAD using the Plot Style Table Editor to ensure consistent print lineweights.

Learn how to configure a PLT plotter in ZWCAD using the Add A Plotter Wizard to successfully export your CAD files to standard plotter formats.

Learn how to batch plot multiple DWG files into a single multi-page PDF in ZWCAD using the Smart Batch Plot feature to save time and effort.

Learn how to add notes or custom text to dimensions in ZWCAD using the DDEDIT command. Improve drawing clarity with quick dimension text editing.