CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
10 February 2012
Product News
ZW3D 2012 Coming with Extended CAD/CAM Capabilities
Akela Ltd., ZW3D (formally VX CAD CAM) distributor in the UK, announced that ZW3D 2012 will be officially released by the end of February 2012. This new release promises significant improvements in many areas, with a special focus on increased modeling efficiency and advanced CAM operations as well as the new ribbon interface. Currently, users are encouraged to try its beta version and experience the breakthrough enhancements from: http://www.zwsoft.com/en/zw3d-2012-beta-test/ ,
Better User Experience
The user interface of ZW3D 2012 features the ribbon interface, along with a new in-context mini-bar and in-context help files. The integrated PARTSolutions library allows users to quickly access the entire feature history of each part.
Increased Modeling Efficiency, Better Direct Editing
ZW3D 2012 offers users numerous improvements in creating and editing 3D models. The replace face, extrude, rib, curve mesh, and extend face operations are all improved. Direct Edit 2.0 makes it more intuitive for users to modify parts through direct editing functions.
Faster Sketching, Assemblies, and Drawings
Sketching is now 50% faster due to the optimized work flow. With the more interactive interface, it takes fewer steps for users to arrive at the result they want. In assemblies, it's easier to move them with the new Assembly Move command.
In 2D drawing mode, layout views are now associative, and users can apply solid-filled TTF fonts for text.
Advanced CAM Operations
The new 2X Turning Module gives users turning and milling in the same interface, with support for OD and ID roughing, finishing, threading, and grooving operations -- along with an improved hole-making process.
Quick Mill gets a new undercut feature for creating 3x tool paths with wheel and T-slot milling tools for removing material beneath, thereby creating overhanging shapes. Together with the new CAM user interface, customers will appreciate the improved work flow.
Expanded Translation Capabilities
ZW3D 2012 now exports models in native STEP and ACIS SAT format, and the PDF exporter is beefed up with the new 3D mode. Images can be saved in a variety of high resolution raster files, and the STEP importer is now three times faster than before.
About ZW3D
ZW3D, formally VX CAD CAM, is CAD/CAM software developed by ZWSOFT. It integrates product design, sheet metal, reverse engineering, product assembly, mold development and machining in one package. Free trial of ZW3D is available from http://www.zwsoft.com.
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