AutoCAD / ZWCAD Custom Development

AutoCAD and ZWCAD Plugins and Drawing Automation

AutoCAD (ObjectARX/.NET/LISP) and ZWCAD (ZRX/.NET/LISP) are closely aligned in the DWG ecosystem and many customization interfaces. We use platform adapters, dual builds, and regression testing to deliver maintainable plugins and drawing automation.

ObjectARX ZRX AutoCAD .NET API ZWCAD .NET API AutoLISP / VLISP ActiveX / VBA
DWG

Shared core logic, adapted for AutoCAD and ZWCAD

AutoCAD and ZWCAD share strong similarities across the DWG ecosystem and several API families: ObjectARX can be assessed for ZRX migration, AutoCAD .NET can be connected to ZWCAD .NET through an adapter layer, and many LISP/VLISP scripts have high reuse potential. We first review versions, API coverage, drawing-object complexity, and vertical-module dependencies, then design a maintainable dual-platform delivery path.

ObjectARX/ZRX native plugin assessment and porting
.NET API adapter layer and dual builds
AutoLISP/VLISP command and script reuse assessment
Localization migration planned by version and scenario

AutoCAD / 中望CAD Capabilities

Capabilities organized around real engineering workflows, with practical and maintainable delivery as the priority.

Plugins, commands, and symbol libraries

Turn daily drafting actions and industry symbol libraries into stable commands, Ribbon/CUI tools, and dialogs — built for both AutoCAD and ZWCAD.

ObjectARX / ZRX (C++)
AutoCAD .NET / ZWCAD .NET
AutoLISP / VLISP scripts
Ribbon / CUI / menu customization
Parameterized blocks and symbol libraries

Drawing and batch automation

Reduce manual work in batch plotting, format clean-up, attribute updates, deliverable handoff, and drawing review.

Batch plot / PDF / DWF output
Title block and stamp population
Layer / block / annotation standardization
Batch read / write of drawing attributes
Drawing review and quality gates

Localization migration

Assess and migrate existing AutoCAD ObjectARX, .NET, and LISP tools to ZWCAD while keeping the Autodesk side maintainable.

ObjectARX → ZRX porting assessment
.NET API compatibility layer
LISP / VBA platform-difference handling
Parallel regression and performance validation

Use Cases and Delivery Path

From focused plugins to system-level workflow tools, choose development depth by project value.

Architecture and civil design

Unify layers, title blocks, legends, and output standards across both AutoCAD and ZWCAD environments.

Localization and self-controlled stacks

Meet government, energy, and defense requirements for localized CAD while reducing migration cost for existing AutoCAD tools after a compatibility review.

2D mechanical and equipment layout

Reuse symbols, connectors, schedules, and parametric annotations through a toolkit adapted for both platforms.

Delivery Process

01

Review both platforms

Confirm AutoCAD and ZWCAD versions, vertical modules (Architecture/MEP/Civil 3D, etc.), and existing drawing standards.

02

Design a shared architecture

Center the design on ObjectARX/ZRX and .NET, split business logic from platform differences, and plan a compatibility layer.

03

Validate and train

Run feature and performance regressions on both platforms, then deliver installers, migration notes, and drafter training.

Need AutoCAD / 中望CAD Custom Development?

Share your current workflow, sample models, and target outputs. We will help identify the right API route and delivery scope.