form·Z vs ZW3D
| form·Z | ZW3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $18.25/mo | $3,000/mo |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Sculpting tools | Yes | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Render engine | both | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling method | hybrid | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11; browser-based viewing and collaboration are documented. | |
| File import and export | Import/export converter formats include IGES, Parasolid, STEP, DWG/DXF, VDA, and STL; direct open/save/edit is listed for CATIA, Inventor, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, Creo/ProE, and ACIS. | |
| Platform | windows | |
| Construction documents | Yes | |
| Rendering tools | Yes | |
| IFC support | Yes |
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