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ZWCAD Year-End Promotion 2025

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ZWCAD 2026

Available 25 November – 25 December 2025. Enjoy up to 15% off qualifying ZWCAD purchases or Yearly Maintenance when you order within the campaign window.

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Up to 15% off across ZWCAD 2026

Applies to ZWCAD Standard, Professional, and MFG perpetual licences, 1-Year licences, and Yearly Maintenance. Upgrades are excluded. Ideal for both new and existing customers across Europe.

ZWCAD 2026 – More Powerful, More Efficient

Building on ZWCAD 2025, the new ZWCAD 2026 takes performance, stability, and functionality to the next level. With enhanced reliability and exciting new features, it's designed to help you work smarter and faster than ever before.

Discover the key highlights below and see what's new in ZWCAD 2026!

Parametric Design

Drive geometry with parameters to iterate faster and keep designs consistent across revisions.

Smart Match

Instantly match properties between objects to keep drawings tidy without manual tweaks.

Smart Dimension

Add precise dimensions with automatic alignment and spacing, reducing cleanup time.

Similar Search

Find and reuse similar components instantly to speed up repetitive drafting tasks.

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ZWCAD 2026 - our best CAD solution - now even more powerful

ZWCAD 2026 elevates your design with innovative features that simplify your workflow, enhance productivity, and provide the precision and flexibility to bring your ideas to life.

Top Features

Enhanced V1.2

Efficiency Improvement

Open, pan and zoom complex 3D models faster and smoother.

NewV1.2

New Visual Styles

Meet diverse visualization needs with the addition of 4 visualstyles, including Conceptual, Realistic, Shade of Grey, and Xray.

NewV1.2

STEP File Import

Directly import 3D files in STEP formats (AP203 and AP214) without the hassle of format conversion.

New

3D Gizmo

Move, rotate, and scale 3D objects conveniently with 3D gizmos.

Enhanced

Ribbon Improvement

Customize your own workspace freely with Ribbon panels that can be slid out, dragged, floated and collapsed as icons.

Enhanced

Panel Improvement

Panels can be stacked and hidden automatically to provide a bigger drawing space. A new navigator helps you drag or dock panels more conveniently.

New

Floating Drawing Window

View multiple drawings simultaneously with drawing windows that can be dragged out of the program as floating windows.

Enhanced

Point Cloud Improvement

Meet different needs with the addition of 3 visual styles including Intensity, Elevation, and Classification, and the Navigate to Scan View function.

Enhanced

GIS Improvement

It can import more mapping services such as Bing Maps, and match geographic markers with specified points in drawings.

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Parametric Design

Smart Match

Smart Dimension

Similar Search

Smart Plot

ZWCAD Toolbox

IFC Import, Edit, Export

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Get ZWVectorization for free if you pre-order ZWCAD 2026 today

ZWVectorization Tool is an easy-to-use plugin that converts raster images to DWG drawings quickly and accurately. With this tool, you can easily convert scanned or hand-drawn legacy drawings into editable, high-quality DWG drawings, saving you significant time and money spent on manual redrawing.

Get ZWVectorization for free for one year if you pre-order ZWCAD 2026 Professional including Yearly Maintanence

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Why ZWCAD?

Modern CAD without lock-in: own it perpetually, work natively with DWG, and tap into smart tools that speed up every day.

Flexible licensing

Choose perpetual for one-time ownership or a yearly plan for budget flexibility—either way, no surprise fees.

Perpetual Yearly option Lower TCO

Seamless DWG

Native DWG/DXF, plus AutoCAD-compatible plugins, so teams switch with zero downtime or retraining.

DWG native Plugin-ready Familiar UI

Productivity built-in

Smart Match, Smart Dimension, Similar Search, Batch Plotting, Smart Mouse, and AI helpers cut clicks and speed delivery.

Smart tools Batch Plot AI assists

AutoCAD vs ZWCAD

A CAD platform you can own, that stays fast on big files, and keeps teams productive from day one.

Freedom to own or rent!

Perpetual licence plus optional maintenance means predictable costs—no recurring rental required. Subscription also available for flexibility.

Perpetual Maintenance Subscription Predictable costs

Plug-in compatible

Works natively with DWG/DXF and supports popular AutoCAD plugins—keep your toolchain intact.

DWG/DXF Add-ons Zero retrain

Familiar & fast

Interface, commands, and shortcuts feel like home while the engine stays lightweight and responsive on heavy models.

Familiar UI Fast loads Stable

Smart automation

Smart Mouse, Smart Voice, File Compare, and Flexiblock help automate routine work and reduce rework.

Smart tools Voice/gestures Less rework

Why Choose Cygnas for ZWCAD

Why Choose Cygnas for ZWCAD: The Reseller That Brings Real Engineering Value

Cygnas: Where ZWCAD Meets Professional Engineering

When you purchase ZWCAD from Cygnas, you' re not just buying software—you're gaining a trusted partner with 25+ years of engineering expertise across oil & gas, manufacturing, and process industries. Unlike generic resellers, Cygnas combines authorized ZWSOFT distribution with hands-on engineering consultancy, migration support, and technical integration.

We have also supported many architecture, engineering, and construction companies switching from AutoCAD to ZWCAD.

Feature	Cygnas	Typical Online Resellers
Local UK Support	Aberdeen & London engineers	Often overseas; email only
Expert Guidance	CAD deployment engineers	Sales staff; generic support
Migration Assistance	AutoCAD to ZWCAD, file conversion	Minimal or none
Team Training	Workflow-specific training	Generic webinars / none
License Flexibility	Perpetual and subscription	Perpetual and subscription
Integration Support	API/LISP help, plugins	Rare or none
Competitive Pricing	Aggressive discounts	Variable or MSRP
Added Value	Design reviews & compliance	None
Commitment	Long-term partnership	Transaction-only vendor

Top FAQs for ZWCAD Buyers

Answers to common questions when switching from AutoCAD to ZWCAD.

1. Is ZWCAD really a good alternative to AutoCAD?+

Yes. ZWCAD is a solid AutoCAD alternative, with full DWG compatibility, familiar commands, fast performance on large drawings, and significantly lower licensing costs (often around 70% savings).

2. How much does ZWCAD cost vs AutoCAD?+

ZWCAD Standard £699–799; Professional £1135–1,270; MFG £1,400–1,530; Subscription £26.9/month. Versus AutoCAD (£310/month), ZWCAD saves 70–88% over 3 years.

3. Will my AutoCAD DWG files work in ZWCAD?+

Perpetual: £699–1,135 initial; optional maintenance £140–227/year. AutoCAD subscription: £5,730 over 3 years per seat; ZWCAD saves £2,500–3,300 per seat over 3 years.

4. Is ZWCAD faster than AutoCAD?+

Real-world gains: large files (100MB+) 40–60% faster; normal files (10–50MB) 10–25% faster; overall workflows 20–30% faster.

5. Can I get ZWCAD with a perpetual license?+

Yes—perpetual is available and recommended. You own it forever with optional maintenance; Flex subscription also available for trials/freelancers.

6. Does ZWCAD have parametric design?+

Yes (Professional and MFG): geometric constraints, dimensional constraints, block parametrics, associative dimensions.

7. How many versions of ZWCAD are there?+

Standard (2D), Professional (2D+3D, full API), MFG (adds manufacturing tools), Flex (subscription).

8. Are there volume discounts?+

Yes—we work to secure volume discounts for our clients.

9. What about maintenance costs vs AutoCAD?+

Perpetual: £699–1,135 initial; optional maintenance £140–227/year. AutoCAD subscription: £5,730 over 3 years per seat; ZWCAD saves £2,500–3,300 per seat over 3 years.

10. What's included in support?+

Standard ZWSOFT Maintenance

Bug fixes and patches
Email/portal support
Knowledge base access

Cygnas Premium Support

Local UK engineer support
Priority escalation
Training customized to your projects (discounted)
Migration from AutoCAD guidance

11. Can I use ZWCAD offline?+

Yes. Once activated, it runs 100% offline indefinitely—no phone-home requirement.

12. Will my DWG files work in ZWCAD?+

Yes, 99.9% compatibility:

DWG files (2000–2025)
Blocks, layers, line styles
LISP routines (minor tweaks)
File size, layer structure, dimensions

They Choose ZWCAD

Join over 1.4 million professionals worldwide who use ZWCAD to design tomorrow, today. Discover their experiences, read their success stories, and hear why they trust ZWCAD for their most innovative projects.

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