GUANGZHOU, China, May 15, 2025 – ZWSOFT has released ZWCAD 2026, the latest version of its CAD software. Used by over 1.4 million users in more than 90 countries, ZWCAD supports design workflows in AEC and manufacturing.
ZWCAD is designed to support a range of design tasks, from component drafting to architectural planning. Its interface is user-friendly, and the software follows a perpetual licensing model, making it a choice for both organizations and individual users. As digital workflows become central to design and engineering, ZWCAD has added features that improve drafting efficiency, enhance collaboration, and support evolving project requirements across AEC and manufacturing sectors.
With ZWCAD 2026, ZWSOFT reinforces its focus on design speed and innovation. “We prioritized our users’ needs in developing ZWCAD 2026,” shares Stanley Dong, product manager of ZWCAD at ZWSOFT. “Our goal has been always to make everyday drafting tasks faster and easier, and to introduce intelligent features that open up new possibilities. Whether you’re a veteran user or trying ZWCAD for the first time, ZWCAD 2026 offers a seamless, powerful CAD experience that feels like a natural extension of your creativity.”
What’s New in ZWCAD 2026?
Design Faster: Keep Pace with Your Ideas
Parametric Design
ZWCAD 2026 introduces “Parametric Design”, powered by ZWSOFT’s self-developed geometric constraint engine. Users can apply geometric and dimensional constraints to 2D shapes and Flexiblocks, adjusting parameters to modify designs without redrawing, which can create dynamic, reusable components, minimize manual changes, and speed up design revisions.
ZWCAD Toolbox
Efficiency starts with accessibility. The “ZWCAD Toolbox” integrates tools for layers, dimensions, selections, and more into one customizable, dockable panel – putting high-frequency functions always within reach. No need to search through menus – key drafting tools are readily accessible.
Enhanced Smart Plot
Plotting was redesigned with the user in mind. In ZWCAD 2026, “Enhanced Smart Plot” detects drawing frames and matches them to the correct paper sizes. It supports batch plotting across multiple files. Whether exporting to PDF or DWF or printing, the output remains accurate, consistent, and efficient, even for large drawing sets.
Design Smarter: Let Intelligence Work for You
ZWCAD 2026’s automation helps reduce repetitive clicks, focusing on the designing process.
Smart Match
Using ZWCAD 2026, you can edit multiple objects at once. The “Smart Match” feature identifies identical or similar objects, even if rotated or scaled, and lets you modify them with a single click.
Similar Search
Find and reuse content across drawings instantly. “Similar Search” scans external drawings for blocks or objects that match your selection. This helps reuse components and reduces design time.
Smart Dimension
No more switching commands for every dimension type. “Smart Dimension” detects object types and generates dimensions, cutting annotation time.
Design Simpler: A Smoother Way to Work
ZWCAD 2026 combines improvements that help you stay productive, minimize distractions, and make complex tasks simple.
Dimension Grip Menu
Adjust your dimensions with ease. The “Dimension Grip Menu” provides editing options: flip arrows, create baselines, and reposition text by clicking on grips.
Select Menu
Selection is intuitive with the new “Select Menu”. You can choose objects by color, layer, or type without typing commands.
And many more features are available in ZWCAD 2026 to enhance your daily workflows and productivity.
Built for Every Professional
Design and engineering workflows are changing, with projects increasing in complexity and requiring faster delivery. Teams are more distributed, and there is greater emphasis on precision, efficiency, and cost control.
ZWCAD 2026 is designed to address current challenges in design and engineering. It offers a fast, stable, and intelligent platform that is also practical to implement, adaptable to different workflows, and cost-transparent. For teams aiming to streamline processes, minimize repetitive tasks, and manage software ownership effectively, ZWCAD 2026 provides a balanced and forward-looking solution.
Start Creating with ZWCAD 2026
ZWCAD 2026 includes performance updates, additional tool enhancements, and interface refinements aimed at improving day-to-day drafting and design efficiency for professional users.
Source: ZWSOFT
About ZWSOFT
ZWSOFT, established in 1998 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, develops and sells CAD, CAM, and CAE software solutions. Their product lineup includes ZWCAD, ZW3D, ZWSim-EM, and ZWSim Structural. These products serve industries such as architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and education. More than 1.4 million users in over 90 countries— including 149 Fortune 500 companies—trust ZWSOFT’s 25 years of experience to drive innovation. The company has six research and development centers worldwide, focusing on advancing CAx technologies. In 2024, ZWSOFT reported revenues of about CNY 874.63 million (approximately USD 135 million) and employed over 2,000 staff.