[ ZWCAD Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) [ ZWCAD Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) # ZWCAD Features ##### ## Plan (4) Documentation Generate plans for your production process. Sequence Create and animate steps, materials, and crews needed to build your project Annotate Add intelligent labels to any design you create Collaborate Ability for multiple users to collaborate on one design. Show More ##### ## Design (8) 3D Modeling Create three-dimensional models of civil engineering projects 3D Rendering Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment. Drawing Create linework with a variety of different tools. Editing Edit your design with functions like erase, trim, undo and more. Drawing Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. Modeling Create realistic 3D models of your design Visualize Design your structure in 3D. Rendering Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. Show More ##### ## Construction (5) Fabrication Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure. Reinforcement Add reinforcement to vital points in the model of your structure. Clash Detection Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam. Grading Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces Earthwork Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces. Show More ##### ## Edit (4) File Import Import and export files in a number of different formats. Push/Pull Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape. Views View your model from any angle while you design and edit. Grips Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry. Show More ##### ## Collaboration (3) Annotate Annotate your designs with various notes and tags. Documentation Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models. Data Extract Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. Show More ##### ## Engineering (4) Hydraulic engineering Ability to make designs for fluid control circuitry. Hydrologic engineering Ability to make designs for water drainage, and water distribution Transportation engineering Ability to make designs for roads, highways, and transportation systems Structural engineering Ability to design structures and conduct structural analysis. 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