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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    TurboCAD

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ATurboCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software sold in many different editions, including Deluxe, Expert, and ProPlatinum.N/A

    ZW3D

    N/AN/AZW3D is a 3D CAD/CAE/CAM solution that can take users through the entire product development journey from conception to production. Harnessing the power of design, simulation, and manufacturing, ZW3D helps users to build better products faster at less cost. Whether for a small workshop or an enterprise organization, ZW3D aims to cover all needs, with features including solid-surface hybrid modeling, structural simulation, 2-5 axis machining and specialized tools for sheet metal,…

    $1,800

    one-time fee

    Pricing
    TurboCADZW3D
    Editions & Modules
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    ZW3D Lite
    $1,800
    one-time fee
    ZW3D Standard
    $3,000
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    TurboCADZW3D
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—1. Depending on the country of residence, relevant taxes will be added at checkout. ​2. Yearly maintenance is optional and not included in prices above, to keep the perpetual license up-to-date with the next annual version and corresponding service packs.
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    Features
    TurboCADZW3D
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of TurboCAD and ZW3D
    Feature
    TurboCAD
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    ZW3D
    -
    Ratings
    2D Drafting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    TurboCADZW3D
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    TurboCADZW3D
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IMSI Design
    TurboCAD is well suited to a smaller budget, it is by no means the best there is but for the money, it fills the gap. Being an AutoCAD & DraftSight user I find the user interface a little old and the lack of common drafting industry shortcut keys a bit of a hindrance. However this product, TurboCAD gets the job done, other packages like DraftSight do not even come with an active 3D option on the cheaper end, standard license whereas TurboCAD does, even though it's a little clumsy to use.
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    ZWSOFT
    No answers on this topic
    Pros
    IMSI Design
    • Produces accurate drawings to scale, and with several ways to show the "views" to people in need of them at our factory.
    • Relatively easy to use, once you understand the toolset. You can draw anything with it.
    • Sending files to CNC machine shops to produce parts is easy with this program.
    • Sending to mold making companies works out well. Just ask them what file format they want and TurboCAD can give it to them.
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    ZWSOFT
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    Cons
    IMSI Design
    • Some of the load times are lengthy is there a way to streamline this?
    • Path Hatching and Object Trim could use a hot key
    • More intuitive layer management system
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    ZWSOFT
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    IMSI Design
    TurboCAD does all of the things we need it to do and some. The wide variety of options to create specificity in each of our projects is a large plus. The reason it was given a 9 is because the learning curve can be a little steep and sometimes certain processes are not as intuitive as they could be
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    ZWSOFT
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    IMSI Design
    3DS Max is the one I use the most, the other two are good choices also. They have more online tutorials for helping learn them.
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    ZWSOFT
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    IMSI Design
    • Ability to render quotes.
    • Ability to supply complete drawings.
    • Easy to use interface provides a faster design time window.
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    ZWSOFT
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

    ZW3D Screenshots

    Screenshot of New render engine improves the efficiency of processing multi-solid, large assemblies and complex toolpath models.Screenshot of Layout-based Top-down Design for the assembly design, links the all design phases from top to down and standardizes design logic.Screenshot of Structure Module offers various standard and non-standard profile types. It can quick modify structure's joint types, add profile elements, and generate a structural cutting list.Screenshot of Fatigue analysis helps evaluate product lifecycles and optimize product design.