ZW3D 2025 What is your desired function____Current300/300?

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#21

image

can you include using above tools for the images
in the referance as well for better control as when we double click on the image it is grayed out

#22

image

i mean the image used as a reference

#23

@ask107
My normal
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#24

dose it snap at the edge or the corner of the image?
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#25

also mirroring about using object like a curve as a reference and not only using a plan for 3d sketch is a great way for productivity.

#26

@ask107

This does not support, he inserted just a picture, perhaps you can give them advice

#27

The image is a background. There are no snap access to pixels in the image. We just draw over it with the sketch tools and use the sketch, then dump the image later.
Cheers - Paul

#28

Hi Liangfen,
LESS IS MORE can anyone convince ZW that is actually TRUE!
In constraints 2024 the option for Offset defaults at NO. But why is it even an option. A 0 value is totally effective.
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Cheers - Paul

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#29

@Cowboy99
Yes, some of the default initial values are not satisfactory

If you are familiar with mapkey manual editing, I can share your solution for this situation.

#30

@Cowboy99
I tested it and it looks like a BUG.

I got a new bag. It looks like it’s been repaired

#31

Would love to see “Sheet metal styles” from Inventor/Fusion 360. Makes life a lot easier when working with complex assemblies that have varying sheet metal parts with different thicknesses, bend radius, etc etc.

#32

@darkstar

:grinning:Recorded,

#33

More information here: Help

Basically makes it very easy to change attributes of all sheet metal parts by updating the style instead of every part or a parameter.

#34

I think would be great if ZW3D had support for pen tablet (display/non-display) users (Huion, XP-Pen).

here is what I think for the next version:

  • Numpad/Keypad windows will auto-show when the pen clicks/select textbox input.
  • 3D maneuver will be easier without pressing any modifier (for non-touch devices), generally pen has 2 buttons and a nib press (3 buttons). Will be excellent if can be configured to map that function. ZW3D standard mouse settings are good for pen tablet users to use for panning and orbit but not for zooming.
  • Just add more roles to accommodate it I think.
  • A cleaner and sleek UI will be good.
  • SubD modeling.

Thanks

#35

Quality control and testing. z3 is already good enough on the surface. If Z3 would make things that already are there, work properly it would be the best cad in the world. It is utter mess right now unfortunately. I could try to list all the bugs, (2024) but there are so many i dont know where to even start.

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#36

That is how I see it too.
I have reported my problems to ZW Support so many times.
And then a year later the new version comes out and the same problems again.
They should listen to us users and fix the errors and not just keep adding new functions.

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#37

Hi,
There are so many things I would propose, I don’t know where to start.
Have you an idea of a deadline for this topic purpose?

Here is something I would gladly see in a new version, unless there are ways to do such things that I am missing).
At assembly level, using the components “RĂ©pĂ©tition(French name)” feature, I wish there was a mode equivalent to point to point, but with datums, so that the resulting component at logically oriented.
datum to datum assembly repeat

Regards,
Nicolas.

#38

I wish something similar to the Triball from Ironcad be implemented.

I know it is now owned by a Chinese company CAXA, but maybe world patent is expired or maybe they would license it out?
Anyone that has used and understands the Triball knows it makes design a lot easier and faster.

Something that Ironcad/ZW3d needs to implement with the “IntelliShape”, is that when one slides an “IntelliShape” feature from the Catalog Browser, that it can be constrained to the face of a “IntelliShape” or part similar to how a sketch dimension or constraint is made. Also that can be edited without going into a sketch and viewable at anytime so as to move that “IntelliShape” on the face of the “IntelliShape” or part.
They have what they call Innovative and Structured parts. It defaults to Innovative, and Structured
is hidden and I think is why some give up on Ironcad.
Structured allows for “IntelliShapes” to be attached to points on other “IntelliShapes” or
features. With Innovative mode it will snap to the points but will not stay attached when resizing.
I prefer Structured mode.
Thanks, Ryan

“Why TECH-NET Sells IronCAD and ZW3D” from Joe Brouwer

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#39

@ZW3D.Experte

You’re right, it does happen!

#40

@cadusa

You’re right,

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He needed to upgrade!