Applies to: ZWCAD 2015
Plot problem is not only related with the software itself, but also related with the Plotter Driver, plotter connection, and the plotter configuration. Considering most customers is AutoCAD user, in following, we list differences between ZWCAD+ and AutoCAD on Plot module:
A. Embedded Plotter Driver
The plotter driver which CAD software uses are from two resources: one is the driver installed into the OS, and the other is the embedded drivers inside the CAD software.
Autodesk cooperated with Plotter Vendors such as HP, Xerox, and got especial customized version of plotter driver, embedded into AutoCAD. ZWCAD+ only provides embedded plotter drivers of some old model styles of HP plotter.
Thus ZWCAD+ usually works with the driver installed into the OS. Due to Windows have already provided a large amount of plotter driver, in most cases, ZWCAD+ can work well, only sometimes some special plotter configuration cannot be done.
B. Shade Plot
AutoCAD have various options for Shade Plot, the frequently used option is Wireframe, Hidden and Rendered. ZWCAD+ only has option Wireframe and Hidden.