Suggested feature set for "ZWCAD Portable Top" Core features
Lightweight installer: Single-file portable EXE that runs without admin rights or system install. Small footprint: Minimal disk and memory usage; optional components downloaded on demand. Quick launch: Reduced startup time (<3s) with persistent cache between runs. High DWG/DXF compatibility: Read/write support for latest DWG/DXF versions and legacy files. Cross-version portability: Coexists with installed ZWCAD and other CAD apps without registry conflicts. Auto-repair mode: Self-check to restore missing runtime files or settings from embedded resources.
Essential CAD tools
2D drafting: Line, polyline, circle, arc, spline, trim, extend, offset, fillet, chamfer. Annotation: Multiline text, dimensions, leaders, tables, hatch, and scalable lineweights. Layers & properties manager: Create/manage layers, layer filters, freeze/thaw, color/ltype control. Block library & dynamic blocks: Insert, edit, redefine blocks; block attribute support. Xref support: Attach/detach, path options (relative/absolute), load on demand. Plot/Export: PDF, PNG, SVG export; portable plotting presets and page setup manager. zwcad portable top
Performance & usability
GPU acceleration toggle: Use hardware acceleration when available, fallback to software. Adaptive UI: Compact ribbon/toolbar optimized for small deployments; floating palette support. Keyboard-first mode: Full command-line access and hotkey customization for power users. Session persistence: Save open drawings, viewports, and recent files in portable profile.
Collaboration & sharing
Share pack: Bundle current drawing with referenced files and fonts into a single portable archive. Lightweight viewer: Read-only mode for review with markup, measure, and snapshot tools. Cloud upload integration (optional): One-click upload to popular cloud drives via OAuth (configurable).
Security & portability guarantees
No system changes: No registry writes, no system PATH modification, no services installed. Encrypted settings: Option to encrypt saved preferences and credentials in the portable folder. Checksum/verification: Built-in integrity check for executable and critical libraries. Suggested feature set for "ZWCAD Portable Top" Core
Customization & extensibility
Plugin sandbox: Allow loading of vetted plugins from the portable folder with isolation to prevent system impact. API compatibility: Support for LISP, VBA, and .NET plugins where feasible within the portable sandbox. Custom UI profiles: Save/load UI layouts and command aliases from JSON in the portable directory.