Freeze Specified Layers in a Layout Viewport

A major benefit to using layout viewports is that you can selectively freeze layers in each layout viewport. You can also specify default visibility settings for new viewports and for new layers. As a result, you can view different objects in each layout viewport.

You can thaw or freeze layer in current viewport and future layout viewports without affecting other viewports. Frozen layers are invisible. They are not regenerated or plotted. In the illustration, the layer showing terrain has been frozen in one viewport.


Thawing the layer restores visibility. The easiest way to freeze or thaw layers in the current viewport is to use the Layer Properties Manager.

In the Layer Properties Manager, on the right side, use the column labeled VP Freeze to freeze one or more layers in the current layout viewport. To display the VP Freeze column, you must be on a layout tab. Specify the current layout viewport by double-clicking anywhere within its borders.

Freeze or Thaw Layers Automatically in New Layout Viewports


You can set visibility defaults for specific layers in all new layout viewports. For example, you can restrict the display of dimensions by freezing the DIMENSIONS layer in all new viewports. If you create a viewport that requires dimensions, you can override the default setting by changing the setting in the current viewport. Changing the default for new viewports does not affect existing viewports.

Create New Layers That Are Frozen in All Layout Viewports

You can create new layers that are frozen in all existing and new layout viewports. Then you can thaw the layers in the viewports you specify. This is a shortcut for creating a new layer that is visible only in a single viewport.

To freeze or thaw layers in the current layout viewport

1. Double-click within a layout viewport to make it current.
2. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
3. In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layers to freeze or thaw.
4. Hold down CTRL to select more than one layer. Hold down SHIFT to select a sequence of layers.
5. Click the icon in the VP Freeze column for one of the selected layers.
6. Click OK.

To view a list of layers that are frozen in the current viewport

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Double-click within a layout viewport to make it current.
3. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
4. In the Layer Properties Manager, look at the VP Freeze column for the Freeze/Thaw in Current Viewports icon.
5. Click OK.

To freeze or thaw layers in all viewports

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
3. In the Layer Properties Manager, select one or more layers to freeze or thaw.
4. Hold down CTRL to select more than one layer. Hold down SHIFT to select a sequence of layers.
5. In the Freeze column, click the icon to freeze or thaw.

To freeze or thaw layers in paper space

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Make sure that you are in paper space. (On the status bar, PAPER is on.)
3. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
4. In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layer or layers you want to freeze or thaw.
5. In the Freeze column, click the icon to change a layer's state. The sun icon means that a layer is thawed; the snowflake icon means that a layer is frozen.
6. Click OK.

To freeze or thaw layers in all new viewports

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
3. In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layer or layers you want to be automatically frozen or thawed in new viewports you create.
4. Hold down CTRL to select more than one layer. Hold down SHIFT to select a sequence of layers.
5. In the New VP Freeze column, click the icon to change a layer's state. The sun icon means that a layer is thawed; the snowflake icon means that a layer is frozen.
6. Click OK.

 To create new layers that are frozen in all viewports

1. Click a layout tab.
2. Click Home tab  Layer panel  Layer Properties.
3. Click the New Layer button to create a layer.
4. Rename the new layer.
5. Click the icon in the Freeze column to change the layer's state to frozen. The sun icon means that a layer is thawed; the snowflake icon means that a layer is frozen.
6. Click OK.

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ZWSOFT Achieves New Milestone by Fully Cooperating with Kyungil University

August 22, 2013

Guangzhou, China: August 22, 2013--ZWSOFT, a leading supplier of CAD/CAM solutions for the AEC and MCAD industries, is pleased to announce that it has established a strategic cooperation with Kyungil University (KIU) in Korea to push the education quality to a higher level. ZWSOFT will support education and research projects by providing licenses of ZWCAD+ and ZW3D. Equipped with the latest technologies in design software, KIU will be more capable of cultivating world-class mechanical and architectural professionals and contributing substantially to the local and international CAD/CAM industries.


Specializing in mechanical, construction and automotive engineering, Kyungil University has been providing students with more value with a new education paradigm. After about five decades of development, they have succeeded in a hands-on-focused educational process, contributing approximately 60,000 graduates fully equipped to satisfy various requirements in actual business situations.




Improving Students’ Competitiveness with Advanced Design Software
Aiming at equipping students with the most advanced skills, ZWSOFT provides KIU with a full CAD/CAM solution to support mechanical and architectural education. With access to ZWCAD+ and ZW3D, students can experience the same design process as professionals worldwide.


Truman Du, CEO of ZWSOFT, highly appreciated the opportunity to cooperate with KIU,”This is another big contribution to global education following the cooperation with Tokyo University of Science in 2011. We are pleased to see more and more students using ZWSOFT products to create and test their designs just as professionals do. And it’s our hope that this partnership will enable students to make a greater impact on the world through innovation and smart ideas.”


“Using the latest CAD software makes it easier for students to take an innovative idea into reality,” said Dr. Creed Eom, Professor of School of Architecture at KIU. “With ZWSOFT’s powerful products and KIU’s industry-based courses, KIU helps students stay competitive in a global labor market.”


Strategic Cooperation between ZWSOFT and Kyungil University


Adding Value to Education
In addition to the software offering, ZWCAD Korea and INFINIK, the authorized distributor of ZWCAD+ and ZW3D in Korea, will also provide technical assistance to KIU’s research development. With their solid background in design and engineering, they will provide professional support and constructive suggestions to turn ideas into reality. They will also offer internship opportunities to KIU students to help them with career planning and put their theoretical knowledge into practice. Through this cooperation, both ZWSOFT and KIU will continue sharing mutual information on CAD technology improvements and Korean industrial trends.


About ZWSOFT
ZWSOFT is a world-renowned CAD/CAM solutions provider for the AEC and MCAD industries, with over 320,000 clients across 80 countries. Having the vision of being one of the world's leading CAD/CAM software providers, ZWSOFT is committed to providing cost-effective CAD/CAM software and services, by establishing a sustainable mutually-beneficial ecosystem for the industry.


Contacts
ZWSOFT
Kenyth He
+86-20-38289780
heluetao@zwsoft.com
http://www.zwsoft.com


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ZWSOFT 15th Anniversary Celebration: From Follower to Innovator

ZWSOFT 15th Anniversary Celebration: From Follower to Innovator
September 17, 2013

Guangzhou, China: September 17, 2013 -- ZWSOFT, a leading supplier of CAD/CAM solutions for the AEC and MCAD industries, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with all ZWCAD and ZW3D users. It’s an exciting moment not only for ZWSOFT, but also for all their partners and users supporting ZWOFT for the past 15 years. They have witnessed ZWSOFT’s evolution from a local application developer to one of the world’s leading suppliers in the CAD/CAM industry.

Strong Product Support for Various Industrial Uses
ZWSOFT provides a wide product range from general CAD usage to professional application for specific industries, and ZWCAD+, ZWCAD Touch, ZWCAD Mechanical and ZWCAD Architecture have successfully joined the ZWCAD+ Family. Through continuous innovation to create successful businesses, ZWSOFT is bringing innovation into CAD design to give users more unique values for increasingly complex industrial needs.

ZW3D has been added to the product portfolio since ZWSOFT completed the acquisition of VX Corporation in 2010, taking another important step in ZWSOFT’s developing strategy. It offers amazing 3D CAD modeling which is difficult to achieve with 2D alone, making it easier to bring designers’ ideas from concept to final creation.

Growing Reputation among Overseas Partners and Users
Starting its overseas business in 2006, ZWSOFT has grown rapidly in recent years. Over 300 overseas partners in 80 countries and regions have joined ZWSOFT to provide maximum local representation and expertise to their growing user base. In the past four Global Partner Conferences (GPC), more and more partners have exchanged their successful experience and business insights. In the latest GPC 2013, excellent partners such as the Polish, Brazilian and French partners were awarded for their outstanding performance and contribution to the ZWCAD business, taking ZWSOFT’s global success to new heights.

ZWSOFT’s products have served more than 320,000 users including Siemens, Sony Ericsson and Deltamarin. With strong file compatibility, easy-to-use tools and a high cost-performance ratio, it is gaining favorable comments from designers, engineers and professionals around the world.

Social Responsibility and Care for the Next Generation
ZWSOFT is also trying to support CAD users in local communities through various charitable means. By establishing hope schools and providing software licenses to universities and educational institutions, it offers unique opportunities to learn about the latest technologies in industrial design, grooming the next-generation into leaders and skilled professionals for the future.

“Thanks to all the overseas partners and ZWSOFT product users, we have been able to make a profound impact on the global CAD/CAM industry,” said Truman Du, CEO of ZWSOFT. “In the coming years, ZWSOFT will continue to pursue design, engineering and manufacturing excellence, and to establish a sustainable and multi-beneficial industrial ecosystem. “

Anniversary Events: Story Sharing & Promotion
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, ZWSOFT is going to share the most moving, interesting and happiest stories with its users for their consistent support, and the best story tellers will be awarded.

Coupled with the 15th anniversary, there will be a special offer for ZWCAD+ 2014 upgrade from September 10th to October 30th to coincide. For more information about this offer, please find your local reseller or visit ZWSOFT Facebook.

About ZWSOFT
ZWSOFT is a leading supplier of CAD/CAM solutions for the AEC and MCAD industries, with over 320,000 users in over 80 countries. ZWSOFT's products, ZWCAD and ZW3D, have been satisfying the needs of 2D and 3D designers for over a decade. ZWSOFT's major clients include Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Panasonic, Carrefour, and Saint-Gobain. www.zwsoft.com


Contacts
ZWSOFT
Kenyth He
+86-20-38289780
heluetao@zwsoft.com
http://www.zwsoft.com



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