If you use custom LISP routines or scripts, changing the language of the interface usually does not affect them, as LISP routines rely on command names, not interface labels. However, if your scripts rely on specific menu labels or diesel expressions, they may need adjustment.
Tip: If you frequently switch between languages, create a desktop shortcut for the Language Switcher or use a custom script with the LANGUAGE command.
To change the display language in ZWCAD, you must download and install the specific language version of the software from the official ZWCAD Download Center
. Unlike some other CAD programs, ZWCAD generally requires a reinstallation or a separate language-specific installer to change the entire user interface (UI). Standard Method: Reinstalling with the Correct Language
Since ZWCAD installers are often language-specific, switching languages typically involves these steps: Return Your License : Open the License Manager
from your ZWCAD start menu folder and choose "Return License" to ensure your activation key is available for the new installation. Uninstall ZWCAD : Go to the Windows Control Panel Programs and Features , locate ZWCAD, and uninstall it. Download the Preferred Version : Visit the Official ZWSOFT Download Page zwcad change language
and select the version in your desired language (e.g., English, French, Spanish, Chinese). Install & Reactivate
: Run the new installer and use your license key to reactivate the software in the new language. Alternatives for Specific Elements
If you only need to change specific text or behavior rather than the entire UI, you can try these options: Change Command Aliases command or go to Command Alias Editor to create command shortcuts in your preferred language. Text Styles : To change the language/fonts used for drawings, use the command to open the Text Style Manager Regional Settings
: If characters are not displaying correctly (e.g., "nonsense" characters), change your Windows System Locale
to the corresponding region in the Windows Control Panel under Region and Language direct download link for a specific language or version of ZWCAD? How to Create Texts and Tables in ZWCAD - ZWSOFT If you use custom LISP routines or scripts,
Changing the interface language does not automatically translate command names. For example, the LINE command in English becomes LINIE in German and LIGNE in French.
If you want to use commands in your new language, you have two options:
Option A: Use the Command Aliases file (PGP)
Option B: Use the CUI (Customize User Interface)
Option C: Learn the multilingual command list Tip: If you frequently switch between languages, create
No. DWG files store geometric data, not interface language. However, text entities inside the drawing (like annotations) remain in whatever language they were typed in.
Solution: Your registry key might be read-only, or you have a network-deployed version locked by an administrator. Run ZWCAD as Administrator and change the language again.
Advanced users or those who cannot access the Options dialog due to a corrupted UI can use the command line.
List of common language codes:
If the command returns “Unknown command”, your version does not support runtime language switching. Proceed to Method 3 or 4.
