Convert 3MF to ZWCAD Drawings

Convert 3MF to ZWCAD

3MF to ZWCAD Conversion

Our importer was built specifically for easy 3MF to ZWCAD transfer in 3 simple steps:

  1. Download & Install:

    Import 3MF files directly into ZWCAD drawings with Automesher Application - simply install the add-on and restart your CAD.

  2. Import 3MF File:

    Execute the AmImportMesh command or click the Import Mesh button on the ribbon bar to open the import dialog and select your .3mf file.

  3. Choose Entity Type:

    Select your preferred ZWCAD entity type (Polyface Mesh, 3D Solid, Subdivision Mesh, or Surface), then press Enter to complete the 3MF file import into ZWCAD.

Having technical issues with 3MF to ZWCAD conversion? Our troubleshooting guides fix 3MF files conversion problems:

3MF 3D Manufacturing File

An open-source XML file format developed by the 3MF Consortium, a collaboration of companies and organizations in the 3D printing industry. It was designed to overcome the limitations of older formats, such as STL, which only store geometric data, by providing a more comprehensive and extensible framework for additive manufacturing workflows.

Main Advantages Over STL

Unlike STL, 3MF can store additional information, making it a more advanced and versatile choice for additive manufacturing:

  • Color Support:

    Defines the color of individual triangles, enabling more realistic and visually detailed prints.

  • Transparency:

    Specifies opacity levels for triangles or vertices, allowing for the creation of transparent or translucent objects.

  • Textures:

    Supports texture mapping by associating 2D images with 3D models, enhancing realism in prints.

  • Metadata:

    Allows embedding custom data such as author, title, description, and license, facilitating better file management and sharing.

3MF File Conversion

Our products, Autoconverter and Automesher Application, are fully compatible with the 3MF file format. They utilize the official lib3mf library to enable seamless import and export of 3MF files. A significant limitation of the 3MF format is its lack of support for group hierarchies. When converting a 3D model containing nested subgroups - often used for organizational purposes - these structural relationships are not preserved in the 3MF file. Despite this, 3MF remains a powerful and modern format for 3D printing, offering a rich set of features that go beyond traditional STL files.

DWG ZWCAD Drawing

ZWSOFT's ZWCAD is a professional and cost-effective CAD platform that offers many features and benefits for designers, engineers, and architects. As a powerful DWG-compatible CAD solution, ZWCAD provides a familiar interface and robust tools for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. It supports the latest DWG file format, ensuring seamless collaboration with AutoCAD and other industry-standard CAD software.

Key Features of ZWCAD

  • DWG Compatibility:

    Native support for the latest DWG file format, ensuring seamless file exchange with AutoCAD and other CAD platforms.

  • Customization & Automation:

    Supports LISP, VBA, and ObjectZRX for advanced customization and workflow automation.

  • File Compare:

    Quickly identify differences between two versions of a drawing.

  • Specialized Toolsets:

    Industry-specific features for architecture, mechanical design, and electrical engineering.

ZWCAD Drawing Conversion

Take your ZWCAD projects further with our powerful Automesher Application and Automapki Application plugins, designed to expand your software's capabilities. These solutions enable seamless integration of 3D models and geospatial data, supporting industry-standard formats like STL, OBJ, SKP, FBX, STEP for 3D designs and SHP, KML for GIS applications. Upgrade your ZWCAD experience now and start working smarter, not harder!

3MF vs. ZWCAD Comparison

Property 3MF ZWCAD
Extensions .3mf .dwg
Name 3D Manufacturing Format ZWCAD Drawing
Versions
  • Min: ZWCAD 2018
  • Max: ZWCAD 2025
Textures
Colors
Geometry components
Readers
Writers