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What is the Explode command useful for?

 Q: What is the Explode command useful for?

A: You can use the Explode command to “explode” complex objects into simpler ones. For example, blocks can be exploded into their original objects, multiline and polyline objects become lines and arcs, and so on. The command also works with 3D objects. For instance, if you need to export to a SAT file some 3D objects that had been combined inbto a block, the block will not be exported. The solution is to explode the block and return it into its original 3D objects. 

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What is the best way to modify objects?

Q: What is the best way to modify objects?

A: ZWCAD has many commands for modifying objects, and sometimes we even modify them directly through grips. Perhaps the most useful tool for modifying objects and their properties is with the Properties bar. (You can open the Properties bar with Modify>Properties.) The Properties bar is especially useful when you need to modify a single object with specific values, such as a length or radius. You can directly input these values in the appropriate fields of the Properties bar. In addition, the Properties bar very usefully displAays all known information about the selected object.

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Create different kinds of points in a drawing

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Q: Can I create different kinds of points in a drawing?
A: There is only one kind of point object in ZWCAD, and it is created by the Point command. You can however, change the style of points with the DdPStyle command. Points can look like boxes, circles, tick marks, and combinations thereof. When you change the point style, however, all points change to the current style, so the drawing cannot have points that look different from each other.

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Difference of drawing circle between using command and menu

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Q: What is the difference between using the command prompt and then menu in drawing circles?
A: To draw a circle at the command prompt, you enter the Circle command, and then see its many options, such as 2Point, 3Point, Ttr (tan tan radius), Arc, Multiple, and Center of circle.
In contrast, when you draw a circle from the menu, you begin with selecting Circle from the Draw menu, and then you see a submenu off additional options. The menu has the advantage of offering one option not found on the command line: Tan, Tan, Tan. This option is convenient for drawing circles that must be tangent to points on three other circles and/or lines.

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Network Version: Unable to Activate ZWCAD on the Server?

On the Server

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Q: Why can I not activate ZWCAD on the server?

A: Ensure you followed these steps:

    1.    After getting the successful registering message, click the Start button, as illustrated below. 

     2.    After clicking OK, restart ZWCAD.  

 

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Stand-alone Version: Error Message: Registration Failed

ZWCAD Stand-alone Version

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Q: I input the license code and then clicked Register button, but then I received a message that looks like this:

A:  Enter the correct license code. Ensure that the code’s version number matches the version of ZWCAD you are registering. For example, if the license code is from the 2009 version, then it cannot be used to register ZWCAD 2010. If necessary, you can email us at tech@zwcad.com and provide us with your product ID, license code number, and the version of ZWCAD. We will confirm the correct numbers.

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Stand-alone Version: Product ID Text Box is Empty

ZWCAD Stand-alone Version

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Q: Why is the Product ID text box empty?
A: This may result from any of the following reasons:
   1. The dongle driver needs to be repaired by following these steps:
      a) Go to Start >>All Programs >>ZWCAD 2010 >>Dongle Driver.
      b) Click Next, and then click Next.
      c) Click Complete, and then click Yes to restart the computer
   2. The dongle is broken. Contact tech@zwcad.com to obtain a replacement dongle