The following questions are frequently asked by our ZWCAD Userbase.

• Why do I use a dongle to start my ZWCAD software?
• What is the difference between ArchiCAD and ArchiCAD Start Edition?

Why do I use a dongle to start my ZWCAD software?

ZWCAD requires either a hardware, or software, protection key to run in unlimited "full" or "commercial" mode.
The hardware type of protection key is a USB device (or 'dongle') which holds your ZWCAD license and plugs into your PC, allowing your software to start.

A software license is also available.

What is the difference between ZWCAD 2011 Standard and ZWCAD 2011 Professional Editions?

ZWCAD has two versions available, the 'Standard' and 'Professional' versions.
Both versions include the following functionality:

• DWG & DXF Support
• Basic Features
• 2D Drawing & Editing
• Block, Xref & Image
• 3D Views & Display


• Advanced Features
• Output & Communication
• Design Center & Tool Palettes
• Express Tools
• Dynamic Prompt
• Unique Features
• Batch Plot (pltplot)
• Multiple Tab
• File Compare
• Plot without Watermark


• AutoCAD® Resource File
• AutoLISP (including DCL)
• AutoCAD® Development System(ADS)
• Object ARX

The Professional version includes the following additional functionality:

• VBA Included
• 3D Modeling & Editing
• Render