ZWCAD 2012: Tips and Solutions for Activation Problems and Errors
How to Activate ZWCAD 2012 with a License Key
ZWCAD 2012 is a cost-effective CAD software that offers powerful and reliable features for 2D and 3D design, drawing, and editing. It is compatible with DWG and DXF formats, and supports various industry standards and APIs. If you have purchased ZWCAD 2012, you need to activate it with a license key to enjoy its full functionality and benefits. In this article, we will show you how to install and activate ZWCAD 2012 on your computer, as well as some troubleshooting tips and FAQs.
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What is ZWCAD 2012 and Why Do You Need to Activate It?
ZWCAD 2012 is a CAD software developed by ZWSOFT, a leading provider of all-in-one CAx solutions. It is designed for engineers, architects, designers, drafters, and other professionals who need to create and edit 2D and 3D drawings. ZWCAD 2012 has many features and benefits that make it a competitive alternative to other CAD software in the market.
ZWCAD 2012 Features and Benefits
Some of the main features and benefits of ZWCAD 2012 are:
It is compatible with DWG and DXF formats, which means you can open, edit, save, and share files created by AutoCAD and other CAD software.
It supports various industry standards, such as ACIS, DGN, LISP, VBA, SDS, DRX, etc., which means you can use existing applications and libraries to enhance your productivity.
It has a familiar user interface and commands, which means you can easily switch from other CAD software without much learning curve.
It has powerful and reliable features for 2D and 3D design, such as parametric drawing, dynamic blocks, smart voice, annotation scaling, table editing, hatch editing, etc.
It has flexible licensing options, such as stand-alone version and network version, which means you can choose the best option for your needs and budget.
It has excellent customer service and technical support, which means you can get timely help and feedback from ZWSOFT team and partners.
ZWCAD 2012 Activation Methods
ZWCAD 2012 offers two activation methods: stand-alone version and network version. The stand-alone version allows you to activate ZWCAD 2012 on one computer with one license key. The network version allows you to activate ZWCAD 2012 on multiple computers with one license key. The network version requires a network license manager (NLM) to manage the license distribution among the computers.
Stand-Alone Version
The stand-alone version of ZWCAD 2012 uses either a dongle or a softkey as the license key. A dongle is a hardware device that plugs into your computer's USB port. A softkey is a software code that is generated by your computer's hardware ID. You can choose either a dongle or a softkey when you purchase ZWCAD 2012.
Network Version
The network version of ZWCAD 2012 uses a dongle as the license key. A dongle is a hardware device that plugs into your computer's USB port. The dongle contains the license information and the number of seats (users) that can use ZWCAD 2012 at the same time. The network version requires a network license manager (NLM) to be installed on a server computer. The NLM is a software that manages the license distribution among the client computers. The client computers need to connect to the server computer to obtain a license from the NLM.
How to Install ZWCAD 2012 on Your Computer
Before you can activate ZWCAD 2012 with a license key, you need to install it on your computer. The installation process is different for the stand-alone version and the network version. Here are the steps to install ZWCAD 2012 on your computer:
System Requirements
Before you install ZWCAD 2012, you need to make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Here are the system requirements for ZWCAD 2012:
Operating System
Processor
Memory
Hard Disk
Graphics Card
Resolution
Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
512 MB or more
500 MB or more for installation, 2 GB or more for operation
1024 x 768 VGA with True Color (minimum), 128 MB or more of graphics memory (recommended)
1024 x 768 or higher
Installation Steps
Stand-Alone Version
To install the stand-alone version of ZWCAD 2012, follow these steps:
Download the installation file from the official website of ZWSOFT or from the link provided by your reseller.
Double-click the installation file to start the installation wizard.
Select your language and click Next.
Read and accept the license agreement and click Next.
Select the destination folder and click Next.
Select the components you want to install and click Next.
Select the start menu folder and click Next.
Select whether you want to create a desktop shortcut and click Next.
Click Install to begin the installation.
Wait for the installation to complete and click Finish.
If you have a dongle, plug it into your computer's USB port. If you have a softkey, skip this step.
Launch ZWCAD 2012 from the start menu or the desktop shortcut.
You will see a dialog box asking you to activate ZWCAD 2012. Click Activate Now to proceed with the activation process.
Network Version
To install the network version of ZWCAD 2012, follow these steps:
Note: You need to install the network license manager (NLM) on a server computer first, before you install ZWCAD 2012 on the client computers. You also need to plug the dongle into the server computer's USB port.
Download the installation file and the NLM file from the official website of ZWSOFT or from the link provided by your reseller.
Double-click the NLM file to start the NLM installation wizard on the server computer.
Select your language and click Next.
Read and accept the license agreement and click Next.
Select the destination folder and click Next.
Select whether you want to create a desktop shortcut and click Next.
Select whether you want to start the NLM service automatically and click Next.
Select whether you want to register as a Windows service and click Next.
Select whether you want to open ports in Windows Firewall and click Next.
Select whether you want to open ports in other firewalls and click Next.
Select whether you want to enable log files and click Next.
Select whether you want to enable email notifications and click Next.
If you enabled email notifications, enter your email settings and click Next.
Click Install to begin the installation.
Wait for the installation to complete and click Finish.
Launch the NLM from the start menu or the desktop shortcut on the server computer.
You will see a dialog box asking you to activate the NLM. Click Activate Now to proceed with the activation process.
Enter your license information and click Next.
Wait for the activation to complete and click Finish.
The NLM is now activated and ready to distribute licenses to the client computers.
Double-click the installation file to start the ZWCAD 2012 installation wizard on each client computer.
Select your language and click Next.
Read and accept the license agreement and click Next.
Select the destination folder and click Next.
Select the components you want to install and click Next.
Select the start menu folder and click Next.
Select whether you want to create a desktop shortcut and click Next.
Click Install to begin the installation.
Wait for the installation to complete and click Finish.
Launch ZWCAD 2012 from the start menu or the desktop shortcut on each client computer.
You will see a dialog box asking you to activate ZWCAD 2012. Click Activate Now to proceed with the activation process.
How to Activate ZWCAD 2012 with a License Key
After you have installed ZWCAD 2012 on your computer, you need to activate it with a license key to enjoy its full functionality and benefits. The activation process is different for the stand-alone version and the network version. Here are the steps to activate ZWCAD 2012 with a license key:
Activation Steps
Stand-Alone Version
To activate the stand-alone version of ZWCAD 2012, follow these steps:
If you have a dongle, plug it into your computer's USB port. If you have a softkey, skip this step.
Launch ZWCAD 2012 from the start menu or the desktop shortcut.
You will see a dialog box asking you to activate ZWCAD 2012. Click Activate Now to proceed with the activation process.
If you have a dongle, select Dongle as the license type and click Next. If you have a softkey, select Softkey as the license type and click Next.
If you have a dongle, enter your dongle ID and click Next. If you have a softkey, enter your softkey code and click Next.
Wait for the activation to complete and click Finish.
ZWCAD 2012 is now activated and ready to use.
Network Version
To activate the network version of ZWCAD 2012, follow these steps:
Launch ZWCAD 2012 from the start menu or the desktop shortcut on each client computer.
You will see a dialog box asking you to activate ZWCAD 2012. Click Activate Now to proceed with the activation process.
Select Network as the license type and click Next.
Enter the IP address or hostname of the server computer where the NLM is installed and click Next.
The NLM will verify your license information and assign a license to your client computer. Wait for the verification to complete and click Finish.
ZWCAD 2012 is now activated and ready to use.
Activation Troubleshooting and Tips
Stand-Alone Version
If you encounter any problems or errors during or after the activation process of the stand-alone version of ZWCAD 2012, here are some tips and solutions:
If you have a dongle, make sure it is plugged into your computer's USB port securely and not damaged or corrupted. You can check your dongle ID by clicking Check Dongle in the activation dialog box. If your dongle ID is not displayed or incorrect, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you have a softkey, make sure you enter your softkey code correctly and not expired or used by another computer. You can check your softkey code by clicking Check Softkey in the activation dialog box. If your softkey code is not displayed or incorrect, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The license file is invalid", it means that your license file is corrupted or tampered with. You can try to repair your license file by clicking Repair License in the activation dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The license file is not found", it means that your license file is missing or deleted. You can try to restore your license file by clicking Restore License in the activation dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The license file is expired", it means that your license file has reached its expiration date. You can try to renew your license file by clicking Renew License in the activation dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The license file is locked", it means that your license file is bound to another computer's hardware ID. You can try to unlock your license file by clicking Unlock License in the activation dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The license file is in use", it means that your license file is being used by another computer at the same time. You can try to release your license file by clicking Release License in the activation dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The license file is invalid for this version", it means that your license file is not compatible with the version of ZWCAD 2012 you have installed. You can try to update your license file by clicking Update License in the activation dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The activation server is unreachable", it means that your computer cannot connect to the activation server of ZWSOFT. You can try to check your internet connection and firewall settings, or use the offline activation method by clicking Offline Activation in the activation dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
Network Version
If you encounter any problems or errors during or after the activation process of the network version of ZWCAD 2012, here are some tips and solutions:
If you receive an error message that says "The dongle is not found", it means that the dongle is not plugged into the server computer's USB port securely and not detected by the NLM. You can try to plug the dongle into another USB port or restart the NLM service. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The dongle is invalid", it means that the dongle is damaged or corrupted. You can try to check the dongle ID by clicking Check Dongle in the NLM dialog box. If your dongle ID is not displayed or incorrect, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The dongle is expired", it means that the dongle has reached its expiration date. You can try to renew the dongle by clicking Renew Dongle in the NLM dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The dongle is locked", it means that the dongle is bound to another server computer's hardware ID. You can try to unlock the dongle by clicking Unlock Dongle in the NLM dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The dongle is in use", it means that the dongle has reached its maximum number of seats (users) and no more licenses are available. You can try to release some licenses by clicking Release Licenses in the NLM dialog box, or wait for some users to exit ZWCAD 2012.
If you receive an error message that says "The dongle is invalid for this version", it means that the dongle is not compatible with the version of ZWCAD 2012 you have installed. You can try to update the dongle by clicking Update Dongle in the NLM dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSOFT for assistance.
If you receive an error message that says "The NLM server is unreachable", it means that your client computer cannot connect to the server computer where the NLM is installed. You can try to check your network connection and firewall settings, or use the offline activation method by clicking Offline Activation in the activation dialog box. If that does not work, contact your reseller or ZWSO FT for assistance.
Conclusion and FAQs
ZWCAD 2012 is a cost-effective CAD software that offers powerful and reliable features for 2D and 3D design, drawing, and editing. It is compatible with DWG and DXF formats, and supports various industry standards and APIs. To use ZWCAD 2012, you need to install and activate it with a license key. You can choose between the stand-alone version and the network version, depending on your needs and budget. The activation process is simple and easy, but if you encounter any problems or errors, you can refer to the troubleshooting tips and solutions provided in this article.
We hope this article has helped you to install and activate ZWCAD 2012 with a license key. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us. Here are some FAQs that might be useful for you:
FAQs
Q: How can I get a license key for ZWCAD 2012?
A: You can get a license key for ZWCAD 2012 by purchasing it from the official website of ZWSOFT or from an authorized reseller. You can choose either a dongle or a softkey for the stand-alone version, or a dongle for the network version.
Q: How can I check the status of my license key?
A: You can check the status of your license key by clicking Check License in the activation dialog box of ZWCAD 2012. You can see the license type, license ID, expiration date, and other information.
Q: How can I transfer my license key to another computer?
A: You can transfer your license key to another computer by following these steps:
If you have a dongle, unplug it from your old computer and plug it into your new computer. Then launch ZWCAD 2012 on your new computer and activate it with the dongle.
If you have a softkey, launch ZWCAD 2012 on your old computer and click Deactivate License in the activation dialog box. Then launch ZWCAD 2012 on your new computer and activate it with the softkey.
If you have a network version, launch ZWCAD 2012 on your old computer and click Release License in the activation dialog box. Then launch ZWCAD 2012 on your new computer and activate it with the network license.
Q: How can I update my license key to a newer version?
A: You can update your license key to a newer version by following these steps:
If you have a dongle, plug it into your computer's USB port and launch the NLM on the server computer. Then click Update Dongle in the NLM dialog box and follow the instructions.
If you have a softkey, launch ZWCAD 2012 on your computer and click Update License in the activation dialog box. Then enter your new softkey code and follow the instructions.
If you have a network version, plug the dongle into your server computer's USB port and launch the NLM on the server computer. Then click Update Dongle in the NLM dialog box and follow the instructions.
Q: How can I get technical support for ZWCAD 2012?
A: You can get technical support for ZWCAD 2012 by contacting your reseller or ZWSOFT through email, phone, online chat, or online forum. You can also visit the official website of ZWSOFT for more resources and information.
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