ZW3D Superhero Vehicle Design Challenge
Design a vehicle for your favorite superhero.
For most people, superheroes are an irreplaceable part of their childhood. It's full of reading a lot of comics, watching cartoons on TV, or going to the movies to watch them on the big screen. You remember their powers and recite them to your friends without any effort.
They all need to get to the scene to do rescues, but not all heroes can fly. Have you ever imagined a design for your favorite superheroes ride to the action? Now is the time to recapture your dream superhero vehicle and model it in 3D.
ZWSOFT joins GrabCAD once again for a design challenge, which provides GrabCADrs a chance to show their imagination, creativity, and design skills. Designs are not limited to cars, create any form of transportation to help your favorite superheroes get there faster.
ZWSOFT will provide a trial license for every participant, you can download it here. Please do not include any images of your superhero - mention your superhero inspiration in the description, along with the motivation for your choice of vehicle. To activate a 60-day trial license use the code: PLG5-9TXE-XFKR-HAAR-Z322-ZDFF.
For a KeyShot trial without watermarked renderings, email license@luxion.com with "ZW3D Vehicle Challenge" in the subject line. You will receive a 15 day license for use in the contest.
Requirements
Design your entry with ZW3D. Participants are not allowed to import a 3D model that was created with another software and saved as a Z3 file. Make significant modifications on any imported models, or build a new model with existing parts that were imported into ZW3D. Link to any existing parts used and give credit to the original author.
Participant must submit a .z3 file, rendering, and a STEP or IGES files of the their design.
Participants are encouraged to use the “Hybrid Modeling” function of ZW3D when designing their vehicles!
Rules
The competition is open to everyone. You can submit as many designs as you’d like, given that each follows the listed requirements.
Only models uploaded to GrabCAD library through this Challenge page will participate in the competition. Participants must submit z3 files, which is the file format of ZW3D, to this challenge. Tag the entries with “supervehicle”.
Team entries are welcome. In case of team win, prize money will be transferred to team leader who is solely responsible for splitting it among team members. Limit one prize per person/team.
Applicants are not entitled to any compensation or reimbursement for any costs. The applicant’s participation shall not constitute employment, assignment or offer of employment or assignment.
Winning designs will be chosen based on the rules and requirements. The submissions will be judged on design and creativity.
By entering this competition, you:
a. Warrant that the work is your original work.
b. To the best of your knowledge, it is not, and has not been in production or otherwise previously published or exhibited.
c. Neither the work nor its use infringes the intellectual property rights (whether a patent, utility model, functional design right, aesthetic design right, trade mark, copyright or any other intellectual property right) of any other person.All cash prizes awarded through Paypal. Void where prohibited. The sum of the Awards is the total gross amount of the reward. The awarded participant is solely liable for the payment of all taxes, duties and other similar measures if imposed on the reward pursuant to the legislation of the country of his/her residence, domicile, citizenship, workplace, or any other criterion of similar nature.
All entries must be submitted publicly and awarded entries become the intellectual property (IP) of the Challenge sponsor. The Sponsor has the right to promote the winning entries. All private submissions will be made public at the Challenge deadline.
This Challenge starts on September 16, 2013 and ends on October 27, 2013, at 11:59pm UTC. Winners will be announced latest November 27, 2013.
We will release the finalists before the final announcement to give the Community an opportunity to "vote" for their favorites in the comments. The jury will take these into consideration when picking the final winner. This new addition is based on feedback from you!
Prizes
Cash awards, 3D printers, 3D mice
- 1st Place
$1,000 + Tiertime Up! Plus 3D Printer (MSRP $1,499) + 3Dconnexion SpacePilot® Pro 3D Mouse
- 2nd Place
$800 + Tiertime Up! Mini 3D Printer (MSRP $899) + 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse® Pro 3D Mouse
- 3rd Place
$600 + Tiertime Up! Mini 3D Printer (MSRP $899) + 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator® 3D Mouse
- 4th Place
Most Creative Design: $200 + 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator® 3D Mouse
- 5th Place
Most Popular Design: $200 + 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator® 3D Mouse
About the jury?
The jury will be comprised of experts from ZWSoft, Tiertime Technology and GrabCAD.
About The Sponsors
ZW3D, formally VX CAD CAM, is cost-effective CAD/CAM software developed by ZWSOFT . It integrates product design, sheet metal, reverse engineering, product assembly, mold development and machining all in one package. A free trial of ZW3D is available from www.zwsoft.com .
ZWSOFT is a world-renowned CAD/CAM solutions provider for the AEC and MCAD industries, with over 180,000 clients in 80 countries. ZWSOFT 's products, ZWCAD and ZW3D, have satisfied the needs of 2D and 3D designers for over a decade.
3D Connexion offers the ultimate selection of 3D mice for navigation and motion control in CAD applications, compatible with more than 100 software programs.
Tiertime Technology is specialized in providing Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing solutions. Its product lines include industrial machines, the Inspire series, and desktop versions, the Up! Series. Its award winning UP! Plus desktop 3D printer has been recognized as one of the best desktop 3D printers in the world. Its products are used for creation of parts from a 3D data scheme, and its solutions are widely used in Education, Medical & Health Care, Manufacturing Industry, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Animation & Product Design, and industries related to design process.
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Deadline Passed
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Total entries 59
- Who’s in the jury?
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Sara Sigel
GrabCAD, Community Manager -
zhongqi
Tiertime Technology -
Wing Zhu
ZWSOFT -
Colin Lin
ZWSOFT -
Kaspar Kiis
GrabCAD
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174 comments
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
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Tan Wei Kok 6 months ago
@Wing Zhu So what do we do after the 30 days trial is over? Contact you for an extension? Must the render also be ZW3D engine or we can use 3rd party render? Thanks =)
AIT OUFKIR YASSINE 6 months ago
verry interessting challenge, I Love it have the same question Must the render also be ZW3D engine or we can use 3rd party render? Thanks =v
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@AIT OUFKIR YASSINE & Tan Wei Kok , we suggest you can use Keyshot for the rendering. The extended trial license will be provided shortly.
KeyShot 6 months ago
Hey everyone. Luxion will provide a trial license for you to use to rendering your ZW3D model, you can download that here: http://keyshot.com/try/
For a KeyShot trial without watermarked renderings, email license@luxion.com with “ZW3D Vehicle Challenge” in the subject line. You will receive a 15 day license for use in the contest and can request for an extension.
Martin Spencer-Ford 6 months ago
Ok here goes, I am on OSX platform here so I can not use the ZW3D software without a whole heap of messing about, so who wants to partner up with me, I will render your master-piece, if we are lucky to be among the prize winners all I am interested is the Mouse. Any takers ?
Tan Wei Kok 6 months ago
Just curious. Is there any restriction/guideline on the type of "super hero" during judging? Western? Orient? Anime? Manga? Comic? Modern? Ancient? Good guys? Baddies? Or really free for all =) Different people define super hero differently. Don't want to be "hit" by another silent death later.
BuseHase 6 months ago
Why i have to be sign in for the trial version?
Austin Stauffer 6 months ago
This is a cool challenge, unfortunately I run Solidworks and dont have time to mess with an alternate software.
Fahad Rafi Butt 6 months ago
why would a super hero needs a vehical? ever wondered?
Fahad Rafi Butt 6 months ago
HUMVEE is the ultimate super hero vehicle! already invented! :)
AIT OUFKIR YASSINE 6 months ago
@Wing Zhv I Will Be Glad to USE Keyshot, but we can't use others softwares for the rendering ??, i Perfect Vray Rendering, and i would like to take advantage of That, but all the modeling and the work will be absolutely with ZW3D,
Martin Spencer-Ford 6 months ago
@Ait - I have not read anything that restricts your choice of render engine. KeyShot are just being gracious enough to allow users access to a high speed professional rendering engine so they can make their projects look as best they can. Your only limits in this challenge are 1. It must be your own work and 2. It must have been created or heavily modified using ZW3D.
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@Tan Wei Kok No restriction on the hero type. :)
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@ AIT OUFKIR YASSINE No restriction on the render tools. Keyshot may be one of your options to help you get a wonderful render. And keyshot is the render tool which can work better with ZW3D designs. We strongly recommend you may have a try.
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@Fahad Rafi Butt Heroes also like and need great tools to be more superior. Eg: Green Goblin has a flying machine. Why not free our imagination to enjoy this challenge. Great days to everyone!
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@ Austin Stauffer ZW3D is very easy to learn, you may master it in a few hours. We have lots of lea rning resources on our website and free to access. http://www.zwsoft.com/zw3d/zw3d-tv/zw3d-tutorials/
Tan Wei Kok 6 months ago
@Wing Zhu I just complete Tutorial 1 and I am prompt that I am unable to save/export in Trial version. How should I proceed? Thanks =(
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@ Tan Wei Kok, you need to activate your trial version with:PLG5-9TXE-XFKR-HAAR-Z322-ZDFF
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
To All participants of this challenge, you may activate your trial version to a 60-day trial version with this extended license code:PLG5-9TXE-XFKR-HAAR-Z322-ZDFF
Tan Wei Kok 6 months ago
@Wing Zhu Thanks a lot =)
For those having problems entering the key in Windows 8, run License Manager (use Search to find) as Administrator (right click on icon). That will do the trick =)
Петар Трлајић 6 months ago
Not fer, I know ZW3D is sponsor but I am not going to work on this challange if I need to use their software. :(
Martin Spencer-Ford 6 months ago
@Петар Трлајић - Their challenge, their rules. Look at it as another experienced with point on your CV. Broaden your horizons, you never know you might even like it!
Sara Sigel 6 months ago
Great way to put it @Martin! Please note that I just updated the link to the newest download and added a 60-day license code that should last all the way through the Challenge. Enjoy!
Tim Titus 6 months ago
Zw3d actually seems to be quite an interesting modeling suite. It is important to try all the tools out there on the market as regardless of something being "industry standard" or not, there are many interesting features / approaches to modeling which newer 3d programs can provide that some of the larger companies haven't really been able to implement, for whatever reason. It isn't fair to judge something right away and disregard the challenge. The idea is that they want you to see what their program can do that the others can't. So far, I am impressed with the simplicity of the UI. I modelled something within the first 3 minutes of opening the program that I couldn't have done if I were opening inventor for the very first time.
Allen 6 months ago
Those prizes look really, really enticing!
Martin Spencer-Ford 6 months ago
@Colin & Wing - If you ever decide to do a Mac version of ZW3D give me a shout, i'll test drive it for you :)
William 6 months ago
Well this little challenge is right up my street.....Space ships, super heroev, comics book action..... This little challenge sure has caught my eye and since my head is been in the books to long it is time to have some fun again with modeling for a challenge and learning a new software in the process.....
Awesome challenge and for sure we will be seeing some awesome space ships for this one....
Good luck guys :P
Anirban Ghosh 6 months ago
Can the student version of the software be used for this challenge?
Victor Bonavarte 6779 6 months ago
I think this is not a challenge but the promotional product,!
why is not allowed to use other software.? This is not fair for some designers.
Michelle Wong 6 months ago
@Victor Bonavarte Undoubtedly, this is a contest held by ZW3D. Using ZW3D offers designers like you guys a fresh exprerience of 3D modeling. Plus, it's easy to learn, especially for the experienced designers. Following the steps of "Show-n-Tell", the tuturiol tool in ZW3D, beginners can master this software in several hours.
Michelle Wong 6 months ago
@Anirban Ghosh Of course, there is no limit on the editions of ZW3D CAD/CAM software.
Victor Bonavarte 6779 6 months ago
Michelle Wong@ yes I know, I was using it. but it will be more exciting and popping up various models,
when not in use software batasin, creativity can not be forced with ZW3D software.
but it all depends on the designer, because I have to install, and only 1 month only, give license 3 months will be interesting for me,
Michelle Wong 6 months ago
@Martin Spencer-Ford Thanks for your support. Presently, we have no plans to develop a Mac version.
Martin Spencer-Ford 6 months ago
@Michelle Wong - That's a shame, if your software does not use DirectX or any OS specific Dll's then in theory it only needs a Wine wrapper which is how MoI3D does things, there are other smaller routines that are then tailored to suit the platform. More and more 3D apps are making their way on to OS X it would be nice to welcome another :)
Martin Spencer-Ford 6 months ago
@Victor Bonavarte - I refer you to rule 1 under requirements. You may use your favoured for generating your base model, but you must then use ZW3D to extensively modify/add detailing to your creation.
Of course it's a promotional thing, good models created with their software = eye candy to potential new clients/customers. How best to promote a product and attract new users than a challenge or competition. It's good business sense, it's good PR and it's good to try other software and see what's happening. It might be biased towards their product but so what, it really is a win win situation - They win new promotion materials, entrants that are successful win worldly status/kudos and bragging rights that can last a life time.
You produce some good stuff Victor, roll your sleeves up and get stuck in man, it's free, you have nothing to loose :)
Victor Bonavarte 6779 6 months ago
Martin@ I know it's free, I had have it.
if my initial models from other software, and modifications in ZW3D, are allowed, I'll do it.
Martin Spencer-Ford 6 months ago
That's the spirit Victor - Lock n load and give 'em what for :)
BEN RABAH Taki Eddine 6 months ago
What about the dimensions!
Tan Wei Kok 6 months ago
@Benrabah It's science fiction. No size. You can design from 0.1mm x 0.1mm x 0.1mm for Nanoboy to 10,000km diameter Death Star =)
Neel Mehta 6 months ago
Hmm hello everyone, I am new to this designing. I know solidworks that to the basics. Could anyone help me on how to start the designing part on ZW3D or where can i learn more about it?
Tan Wei Kok 6 months ago
@Neel After you install ZW3D and running it, you can find its Tutorial on the menu, go to HELP -> Training Manual -> choose one of the 3. It is very easy to pick up =)
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@Victor Bonavarte 6779 As Martin mentioned, the imported files are allowed. The participants need to intensively use ZW3D to modify or edit the designs.
Neel Mehta 6 months ago
@Tan Wei Kok Thanks a lot :)
Victor Bonavarte 6779 6 months ago
Ok Thanks Wing Zhu..
seghier khaled 6 months ago
Hello . can i submit sketches than i will submit the final entry ?
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@seghier khaled To win this challenge, a modeling result with good render will be a better choice.
Neel Mehta 6 months ago
@KeyShot Hello, i cant connect my ZW3D and keyshot. There is an error stating :"Unable to find RenderKS: No such symbol."
AIT OUFKIR YASSINE 6 months ago
@Wing Zhu Do the viecule can be as a podracer please ? do animation be influente of chooses ? the modeling will be with ZW3D and the rendering and animation can be for example with Keyshot or Vray rendering ... ??
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@ AIT OUFKIR YASSINE Yes. A podracer is ok. The modeling must be with ZW3D. The rest will be open.
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
To all participants, don't forget to let your friends like your entries. The one which gets the most "like" will be the “Most Popular Design”.
Allen 6 months ago
I see the entries so far look like they are generic for any superhero. Is it okay if the design is obviously for a particular superhero or are there copyright concerns?
Mark Williams 6 months ago
The installation instructions open in notepad are corrupted, basic and very vague.
I followed I think what they are directing me to do. I can see the Button Keyshot/render in ZW3d menu but it does nothing.
Where should I go for support on this
Manish Sharma 6 months ago
can we use any other modeling software to model that?
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@Manish Sharma ZW3D must be one of the modeling tools. You may use your existing model and intensively edit in ZW3D to get a better result.
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@Mark Williams
Here is the installation guide for ZW3D:
http://marketing.zwcad.com/marketing/ZW3D2012/ZW3D2012_Quick_Installation_Guide.pdf
Here is the installation guide for keyshot: http://www.zwsoft.com/newsletter/20130916/Keyshot_InstallationGuide.zip?utm_source=ZW3D+Partner%2FStaff&utm_campaign=cdcc8c3e93-GrabCAD1_Part_Staf__1309179_17_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_91aaa2d487-cdcc8c3e93-38388869
Wing Zhu 6 months ago
@Allen you may designs for the hero you want. However, participants may use may need to guarantee the patent of the entries.
Neel Mehta 5 months ago
@Wing Zhu, i tried everythng as mentioned in installation guide for keyshot, but it gives this error in ZW3D when i try render command "ALERT: Unable to find RenderKS: No such symbol."
seghier khaled 5 months ago
hello . i use maxwell render to render the model but zw3d don't support obj file.
can i use rhino3d to import the" igs file exported from zw3d" than render it with maxwell ?
Colin Lin 5 months ago
@seghier khaled, please export the file from ZW3D to the files accepted by maxwell, ZW3D support file export to igs, parasolid, SAT, step and STL.
Colin Lin 5 months ago
@ Nell Mehtam, please use X86 version of ZW3D in order to build the data connection between Keyshot and ZW3D, and the newer keyshot which compatible with ZW3D x64bit will be released next week according my conversation with Keyshot.
seghier khaled 5 months ago
thanks colin i export the model to separated stl format and fix normal faces in maxwell studio
Tomas 5 months ago
Can I use ZW3D logo on vehicle? :) Thank you!
Colin Lin 5 months ago
@ Nell Mehtam, now Keyshot supports both of 32bit ZW3D and 64bit ZW3D, please get it from following link: http://www.zwsoft.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3050&pid=18570&page=1&extra=#pid18570
Colin Lin 5 months ago
@Tomas, it could be nice to see a ZW3D logo on the vehicle.
Serge Krjukov 5 months ago
russian translation of the interface is horrible. google translate isnt coo
Colin Lin 5 months ago
@Serge Krjukov, thanks for your feedback, if there is any wrong translation of the interface, could you please make any screenshot and send it to zw3d@zwsoft.com, we will improve it ASAP. By the way, if you prefer English version, you can also install it with the Russian version, both of them will be kept in the same computer.
Neel Mehta 5 months ago
@colin lin, thank you. the 64-bit version is working perfectly.
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
@Martin: Let's do this...
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
Yee Ha - Now ya talking!! - Couldn't ask for a better partner than Johnny P, you know i luv your models !
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
Thanks my brother from another country...
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
Downloading it now Johnny .... Where do you want it posting ?
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
I have it Martin, I will forward the email I just sent to Sara. LMAO...
Tommy Mueller 5 months ago
Hmmm... this CAD challenge is very tempting.... hmmm
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
Yeah - should be easy peasy for you Tommy
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
Hehehehehe. SirTony Stark on FB...
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
First cube made, interesting interface...
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
This is quite neato, I may have to buy this for the heck of it...
Tommy Mueller 5 months ago
Look out Superheros! New ZW3D member here, downloading some CAD software for the challenge. Ima coming :)
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
Best of luck there Tommy!!!
Tommy Mueller 5 months ago
You too Jonny! I wish everyone here the best of luck.... you'll need it :) j/k
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
Oh my, i'm in so much pain ... Just popped my ribs laughing so hard at Tommy's last comment :P
All kidding aside, let's show wanna be super-heroes what it takes to be a super-designer in the real world !!
Tommy Mueller 5 months ago
Firmly agreed Martin, let's do this! Oh, and, uh Wow, I really like the interface of the software so far. I was a bit surprised to see so much polish in the UI... what kind of fun have I gotten myself in to? #CADcited
Anirban Ghosh 5 months ago
Won't it be great if each one of the participants writes a small review in the software.
Michelle Wong 5 months ago
@Anirban Ghosh & everyone, your voice will be greatly appreciated. We are offering $20 Amazon gift card for every qualified story from users on http://www.zwsoft.com/15anniversary/events.html. Plus, you may get a 3D Connection Mouse for posting your reviews and stories of ZW3D.
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
@Tommy: Yeah, I have heard that one before. I am a 3D Mouse Ninja... :-)
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
Anyone else have their license returned to ZW3D and not be able to use the software. I just started the software and was promptly told that it needs a license? @Sara Sigel? Umm, Help?
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Johnny - Is that with the fixed key displayed here ?
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
ZW3D 60 day licence = PLG5-9TXE-XFKR-HAAR-Z322-ZDFF
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
@Martin: Yes it is. That is the key i was using to begin with...
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
I was able to reactivate it. What in the heck happened there?
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
May the competition begin...
@Tommy: Martin and I will get bragging rights. Maybe. We hope. :-D
Cristian 5 months ago
HELP! I try to export my assembly in step format and import it into keyshot but parts of my model just disappear! When I try to open the step file with another cad sof like Creo Parametric they show up and work perfectly, whats happening?? I have to resave the step file with another software to import my model into keyshot........ annoying
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Christian - Private message sent for possible fix
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Johnny - Glad you're up n running again
Cristian 5 months ago
@Martin, thanks, hope that fixs the problem
Cristian 5 months ago
@Martin, problem not solved.... damn it
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Cristian - When importing into KS what tessellation are you importing - Default for KS is 0.2, if you have some fine detailing in your model you may need to increase this. The higher the number the finer the mesh generated and the larger the file will become
Cristian 5 months ago
@Martin, that was a good idea but it changes anything, i´m still missing some parts :(
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Cristian - that's a bummer, STEP is usually very well behaved with KS, the only other things i can think of are ...
1. scaling. Have you set the scale in KeyShot to match ZW's ?
2. Import STEP into one of your other apps that supports that format, then export from them as STEP again, then you'll know it's zw3d's problem.
3. If this don't work and if ZW supports mesh export, then export as FBX or OBJ that will bypass KeyShots meshing routines.
Cristian 5 months ago
@Martin: Option 2 is working fine
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Cristian - Cool beans, you'll have to give the ZW team a heads-up that their STEP export has problems :)
Colin Lin 5 months ago
@Jonny P, PLG5-9TXE-XFKR-HAAR-Z322-ZDFF is still effective, I have tried "activcate-return-re-activate" step, everything works great. Please check if there is any firewall stop connection to the ZW3D licensing server. And you can also try in another computer to see if the activation is successful, in case that the computer setting caused mentioned activation problem.
Michelle Wong 5 months ago
To ALL participants, please do not forget to upload the Z3 file of your design in case of a invalid entry. Good luck~
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
@Colin, it is working. Thanks!!!
Jonny P. Johnston 5 months ago
@Everyone: Why can I not past geometry into a sketch? I am trying to paste from AutoCAD and Draftsight? Or am I missing something here?
Kush Desai 5 months ago
model must made be in ZW3D> or we can use diff CAD Tools and later convert it in to a ZW3D Format
Michelle Wong 5 months ago
@Kush Please refer to the first requirement. Entries of this challenge must be designed in ZW3D or significantly modified with ZW3D. Saving an imported model as Z3, the format of ZW3D, is not qualified. Thanks~
Colin Lin 5 months ago
@Johny P , in ZW3D, Click Insert-Sketch icon from the Ribbon tab to enter the sketch environment, and then you can import the dwg/dxf file to the sketch.
Grant Boyden 5 months ago
Has anyone had issues installing on windows 8
Cristian 5 months ago
@Everyone: what's the hybrid modeling function?r
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Cristian - I assume it's a cross between spline based modelling like NURBS and Polygon modelling - Have a play and find out :)
Michelle Wong 5 months ago
@Critian&Everyone, hybrid modeling is a new 3D modeling technology, which combines the traits of both solid and surface modeling, allowing designers to trim face with solid features directly. We have a whitepaper (http://www.zwsoft.com/ZW3D/knowledge-base/white-paper/Future_Trends_of_3D_CAD_Modeling.html) and a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_fYfUpPRi0) to illustrate this modeling technology.
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Michelle - Ahhh right Michelle ... MoI3d has been able to trim solids with surfaces, and curve splines and vice versa since at least v2. It's good to see another 3D app getting to grips with this technology. What will be interesting from my perspective is how fast you will progress with other features such as project with wrap and then blending of intersections and the N-Patches that have to be generated at times to try and keep continuity - I will be watching with interest to see how you as a team of developers evolve this style of modelling versus the single guy operation of MoI3D
jamie 5 months ago
Hi Just a quick question regarding the sketching of this program. I use solidworks mainly - but i am starting to get to grips with zw and finding a decent program. But i would like to know if there is anyway to convert entities of edges or previous sketches in zw as this is such an advantage in solidworks when working with surfaces? also is there anyway to create 3d sketches in zw? - again i feel this is a must for surface modelling. ive tried to search for these answers online but with no joy. Any help would be great. thanks.
Stefan Varga 5 months ago
jamie you can use the reference function to re-use edges or curves from parts within the assembly, or just use curve from edge within the part. Tools for 3D sketching you can find in the Wireframe tab, you can use this tab to make base curves for the surfaces that you'll create in the Free Form tab.
Sara Sigel 5 months ago
Great discussion so far! Just over one week left to get your entries submitted. Don't forget to include the Z3 version.
jamie 5 months ago
@Stefan thanks for your help. Although im now struggling with the heal/sew option. I believe this is the only way to form a solid from surfaces? yet my model will not form into a solid at all. I have tried everything. Still alot of surfaces? All help would be great
Stefan Varga 5 months ago
@jamie use the open edges function to see where the open ones are, they also show in blue dashed lines on the model. You need to trim and stich them, also check for gaps between surfaces. But overall I wouldn't worry about opened surfaces since ZW3D works with both solids and surfaces simultaneusly with the hybrid modeling technology ;) you can even machine them in CAM
jamie 5 months ago
@stefan thanks. but the issue i have is that my model is all surfaces so when i creat a solid to add to the model i cant get it to merge and therefore i cant add fillets etc between the solid and the surface?
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
@Jamie, I don't know if zw3d can do this, but here is how in MoI3D, separate the solid into surfaces the use trim and or booleans and then join those surfaces left back together again and you should have a solid shape that then can have fillets and blends on corners and junctions.
If ZW can't do that, then export as STEP and get a 30day trial MoI and import it in, then once completed, export from MoI as STEP again, and import back into ZW then save as native file and continue your project
Colin Lin 5 months ago
@jamie, just as Stefan mentioned, ZW3D deal with both of solid and surface together, you can add the solid to the surface and even do boolean operation, which is the unique feature of ZW3D. Please read more information about working with Solid and surface by following link: http://www.zwsoft.com/forum/thread-3091-1-1.html
Michelle Wong 5 months ago
@ all participants, don't forget to invite your friends to like your entries. The one gets the most "like" will be the “Most Popular Design”, winning $200 & a 3D mouse.
Sara Sigel 5 months ago
Share via social networks and encourage likes in your model description.
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Beware the spam message report! Sending mass messages on GrabCAD can result in a block on your account, so keep all comments and messages personalized and relevant to the person receiving them.
Sara Sigel 5 months ago
Only 3 days left - don't get stuck uploading during the last few hours and upload today! Be sure to include your Z3 file.
abhinav jalal 5 months ago
can anybody tell me how i convert solidworks file into z3 file?
Martin Spencer-Ford 5 months ago
Export from SW as a STEP file, import into ZW and then save as native
Fahad Rafi 5 months ago
i have a SW drone, star shaped, but in this is for ZW3d only?
Sara Sigel 5 months ago
@Fahad It's for models created in or significantly modified in ZW3D. The reviews have been great so far from participants. Maybe use an existing model and add a fresh take in Z3 for this one since there's only two days left.
Martin Spencer-Ford 4 months ago
I wont have time to render what ever Johnny P comes up with now before the deadline, are renders allowed to be added late ?
Jonny P. Johnston 4 months ago
I just realized I missed the deadline. I was thinking midnight my time.
Michelle Wong 4 months ago
@Martin & Johny If you guys have uploaded the Z3 file, then it's a qualified entry. Lack of renders won't affect it.
Jonny P. Johnston 4 months ago
https://grabcad.com/library/super-hero-vehicle-1
Jonny P. Johnston 4 months ago
I uploaded it to my space. LOL
Martin Spencer-Ford 4 months ago
Well ... That was fun - lol, I only got a few minutes to play, I still have your Model here Johnny, I will try and have another go at it when i have some spare time
Jonny P. Johnston 4 months ago
LOL
Yes it was. I am keeping my fingers crossed to. Next time I ask about the time zone thing. LOL
Michelle Wong 4 months ago
@Marin&Jonny Only models uploaded to GrabCAD library through this Challenge page will participate in the competition. Uploaded model in your own space is not acceptable. If that counts, then it's not fair to other participants. Please be ntoed and thanks for your support.
Michelle Wong 4 months ago
@ every participant Many thanks for your support all this time. This challenge has come to an end but never will your design passion be ceased. Every entry of this challenge. will be carefully appraised. Winners will be announced latest November 27, 2013. Thanks again~
Martin Spencer-Ford 4 months ago
Thanks Michelle, no problem. It was Johnny's first go at a challenge on GC as far as I know and he panicked a little - lol - Never mind, there will always be another challenge and we might get it right next time. I hope you come back soon with another challenge for us all at GC.
Jonny P. Johnston 4 months ago
LOL We tried my friend. Next time I pay attention to the time zone thinga-ma-job. Technical term there...
Stefan Gales 4 months ago
Hey everyone.
I'd like to share my story with you.
Three weeks ago I saw this contest.
I wanted to participate but did not have the time.
I've never worked with ZW3D or Solidworks before.
Two years ago I worked with Inventor for just three weeks.
Because I love challenges, I decided to give it a try.
Using the few things I knew about Inventor, I started working On Friday night, at 7.
I worked continuously on Saturday and Sunday. I only took a break to sleep and eat.
Five minutes before deadline, I managed to upload my project.
For me it is already a success because I managed to finish a project in just three days, using a soft of which I knew nothing before.
Thank you, ZWSOFT, for making ZW3D an easy to learn software.
Thanks, GrabCAD, for the competition.
Sara Sigel 4 months ago
Great story @Stefan, thanks for sharing :D
Michelle Wong 4 months ago
@Stefan Thanks for your story. If you don't mind, you can post it to our story collection part to win $20 amazon gift card. http://www.zwsoft.com/15anniversary/events.html?utm_source=English+%28ZW3D%29&utm_campaign=47fc499ad9-Customer+Story+Collecting%28Eng%29_131011&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_71b03976a7-47fc499ad9-
Stefan Gales 4 months ago
I posted the story.
Sara Sigel 4 months ago
Finalists are announced! Who will grab the Top 5 places? Let us know your favorites and recommend any additions (Overall, Creative, Popular) in the comments. Your feedback will guide the jury who makes the final decision.
jehan kothari 4 months ago
My favourite for the futuristic design is phantom - the simple the design ...that easier to handle.!!!!
Rahul Kaushik 4 months ago
Phantom the best one...future vehicle for land,space,sky.
Sara Sigel 4 months ago
Looks like we have some early support for @Sudhir's Phantom. Let us know your favorite, too!
Martin Spencer-Ford 4 months ago
Oh boy ... i am all confused again now, you're asking for votes, but the results page is already full :/
Sara Sigel 4 months ago
@Martin Finalists are listed on the results tab: https://grabcad.com/challenges/zw3d-superhero-vehicle-design-challenge/results. We are giving participants an opportunity to tell us their favorite designs, let us know if they think we missed a gem, or voice concerns. Results are not final yet :)
Ajay Agrawal 4 months ago
BOREALIS by tomas is best..:)
Kiwano 4 months ago
For me BOREALIS should win :)
Ian M 4 months ago
I think one gem you might want to take another look at Sara is the F1 Bat Cruzer, with its stylish but stealth like features I think this has a look of realism to it above some other entries which have more of a conceptual look. Just my personal opinion but I think this should be a serious contender to win.
John Moseley 4 months ago
Hi Sara, the description at the top of the page is confusing as it says "We believe that these five entries are the top designs. Let us know your favorite entry and recommend additions before Nov 27th."
However, there are ten designs shown on the results tab.
3Dconnexion is supporting this challenge and would like to extend the news about the finalists to its community. However, we want to make sure people know what to do when they visit the page (considering not all will already be GrabCAD members).
Can you confirm where you are expecting comments to be left. For example, in this thread, the page for each design or either?
Also, I assume voting is done by clicking the like (heart icon) on the design's page?
Thanks :-)
Mohomed Nusry 4 months ago
The selected finalist are awesome. But in my point of view, Super Vehicle R22 aircraft and Helijet should be in final list as well.
By the way my personal favorite is, The Hell Ride by Anirban Ghosh
Mohomed Nusry 4 months ago
Also the following designs stand out from the crowd;
ZW3D Dragon for a hero by Stefan Varga
BOREALIS by Tomas
Phantom by Sudhir Gill
Mech R14 by Remus Pacis
Anirban Ghosh 4 months ago
Thank You Mohomed Nusry
jay 4 months ago
I didnt enter this contest due to having to learn a new programme and time restrictions. But i was under the impression that the competition was to design a vehicle for a superhero - but i feel there are alot of entries that dont meet this requirement as they are just basicaly spaceships or fantasy ships - so for this reason i have to agree with Ian M and go with the F1 BAT CRUZER by jamie as this in my opinion is what contest was asking for - a relistic super hero vehicle modelled in ZW3D. I like this design because it suits the super hero it was designed for and looks like it could actually be built and put into action.
Jonald Trump 4 months ago
F1 Bat cruizer by Jamie is a great design. I agree with Jay (above), I think this is one of the only designs that suits the Superhero it was designed for....stealth looking with an element of class (F1)!!! Gets my vote!
humbert 4 months ago
RHINO FIGHTER 001 is awesome!!!!!
Andrea Girona Morillas 4 months ago
RHINO FIGHTER 001 is great!!!
Cristian 4 months ago
Hey! Thank you for the support @humbert and @Andrea Girona Morillas
Albert Morillo 4 months ago
Rhino Fighter is so nice!!!!awesome!
Mar Raw 4 months ago
Very rare but kinda funny how the RHINO FIGHTER 001 looks like hehe !
Jordi Morillo 4 months ago
I like how asymmetrical the space ship Rhino Fighter 001 looks. It´s like reinventing how to fly
Àlex Casabò 4 months ago
Go RHINO FIGHTER 001!! Pretty cool!
Cristian 4 months ago
Oh my!! Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback!
seghier khaled 4 months ago
i think the first 5 finalists are the winners with long descriptions :)
Sara Sigel 4 months ago
Just a typo, it's fixed now. I love seeing members support the work of their fellow GrabCADrs - keep the praise coming :)
Sara Sigel 4 months ago
@John.Moseley People need to be members of GrabCAD to post comments, which is where we are looking for people to lend their support to finalists.
jamie 4 months ago
Thanks for the comments regarding my bat cruzer. I too think that my vehicle will fit right into the new batman films.
Cristian 3 months ago
Congratulations Remus Pacis for the first place!!! Well done :)
Yeeeeheeeiii Second!!! Thanks ZWSOFT and Grabcad for this awesome challenge, and don´t forget the sponsors too!!!
To everyone who joined this challenge: Keep it up! You are really good designers!
Mohomed Nusry 3 months ago
Congratulations to all the winners and honourable mentions.
Great work guys! Keep it up... :)
Remus Pacis 3 months ago
Thank you Cristian and Congratulation too and to all the winners. I have enjoyed participating on this challenge.
Grabcad, Tiertime, ZWSOFT and 3D connexion THANK YOU for this.
Great Job!!!
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