Leading supplier of CAD solutions for the global MCAD and AEC
industries, ZWSOFT has listed six different ways how architecture and
engineering companies can overcome the challenges presented by their CAD
software.
ZWSOFT conducted an in-depth research study with five major architecture
and engineering company customers, regarding the issues they faced when using
their CAD software. This article lists six problems that can be addressed using
ZWCAD+.
High Level API
Engineering and architecture designs involve a vast number of elements requiring
several specialist tools to be integrated within the design environment. The high
level API compatibility offered by ZWCAD+ allows developers to create
applications that address the specific needs of users. Applications can be
ported ten times faster, meaning even more applications will be available on
ZWCAD+.
Efficient Tools
A key objective of CAD software is to simplify the design process and
make it more efficient; however, the availability of advanced tools has proved
to be a major area of worry for users who seek a more customisable UI, ensuring
that their most used features are the most easily accessible, thereby becoming
more efficient and saving money and time, while also making it easier to
correct mistakes and undertake repetitive tasks. The innovative features
offered by ZWCAD+, such as Associative Dimensions and Dynamic Block reduces the
need for re-working, while the brand new SmartSeries allows for highly customisable
commands and annotation.
Data Exchange
Compatibility is the most common complaint mentioned by three of the
five companies surveyed. With the vast amount of CAD and other specialist
software required in major projects, as well as the high level of collaboration
demanded by architecture and engineering, the firms sought strong compatibility
in their CAD software to allow users to open and edit drawings from a variety
of sources in a single design environment. ZWCAD+ offers compatibility with all
mainstream CAD software, meaning users can seamlessly open files from clients
and collaborators without the risk of changes or time consuming conversions.
Efficient Memory Management
A major problem faced by architecture and engineering companies is the
impact on their computer speeds when they use more advanced versions of CAD
software or when their designs become larger and more detailed. Since replacing
hardware is far too expensive for most businesses, there is greater need for
the CAD software to use the computer’s processing power more efficiently.
ZWCAD+’s new Memory Management technology allows users to open large drawings
over 100MB with 50% less memory usage, leading to faster speeds, saving time
and money.
Comfortable User Interface
The CAD software’s user interface also presented problems for these
users. Most companies begin with AutoCAD; moving to another CAD software
application with a significantly different layout would cause confusion and
result in significant re-learning costs. The ZWCAD+, however shares similarities
with the AutoCAD layout, eliminating the relearning issues while the customisable
features allow users to make their most used commands easily available to
improve efficiency.
Customisable Upgrade Structure
Alternative CAD software solutions offering a more competitive pricing
structure are increasingly being considered by companies due to the rising cost
of AutoCAD applications and the need to keep the cost down when bidding for
projects. At around 20% of the price of an AutoCAD license and a cost efficient
and customisable upgrade policy, ZWCAD+ can offer huge savings for any firm.