ZWCAD x ARCHLine.XP Plugin Released: Better Connection between CAD and BIM

CadLine, the developer of the BIM software ARCHLine.XP, has released a plugin for ZWCAD to achieve efficient, two-way conversion between 2D drawings and 3D models, aiming to provide an effortless CAD-BIM solution.

BIM has become increasingly popular in recent years, while CAD software is still the most widely used software among architectural professionals. Therefore, a solution that integrates CAD and BIM software seamlessly can help you work efficiently in various design scenarios.

ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable and DWG-compatible 2D CAD. It helps designers and engineers improve efficiency with superior drafting capabilities, powerful file compatibility, and familiar, easy-to-use interface and commands.

ARCHLine.XP is a versatile, professional BIM application that provides 2D floor plans, 3D modeling, technical documentation and photorealistic rendering capabilities for architectural and interior design needs. 

To bridge ZWCAD and ARCHLine.XP, the ARCHLine.XP plugin for ZWCAD was developed. It allows direct transfer of drawings in DWG or IFC format between these two programs and avoids the tedious import/export tasks.

ZWCAD and ARCHLine.XP provides an efficient and effortless CAD-BIM solution for those who are familiar with CAD but new to BIM. With this solution, they can take advantage of the superior 2D drafting capabilities in ZWCAD and while enhancing collaboration and efficiency by creating a BIM model in ARCHLine.XP. 

Watch the video to see how ZWCAD and ARCHLine.XP offers an easy-to-use CAD-BIM solution. 

Interested in it? Click here to download the plugin! More information about the plugin and ARCHLine.XP can be found on the CadLine website. 

About ZWSOFT

ZWSOFT CO., LTD. (Guangzhou) is a reliable and innovative engineering software provider with its flagship products ZWCAD and ZW3D. Committed to providing complete and seamless user experience to worldwide users with its all-in-one CAx solutions, ZWSOFT has continuously satisfied diverse needs of various industries such as AEC and MFG. With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, its products and service have been proven by over 1,400,000 clients across 90 countries.

About CadLine

Established in 1991, CadLine has continually developed powerful and easy-to-use software applications. It develops the ARCHLine.XP software family, which delivers features for architectural design, interior design and decorating projects. ARCHLine.XP is now being used in various fields, from new building and reconstruction design, to residential and commercial interior design projects, photorealistic visualization, terrain modeling, etc. ARCHLine.XP supports the multi-disciplinary design process and is used by many thousands of professionals.