An automation utility designed to locate, open, and load files directly into ZW3D CAD software on Windows systems.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install zw3d-launcher
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
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3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
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What is ZW3D Launcher?
The ZW3D Launcher is an automation utility designed to simplify CAD workflows by executing and starting the ZW3D CAD software. It automates the process of locating the executable, verifying its installation across standard system directories, and launching the binary with minimal overhead. By integrating this tool, developers and automated agents can trigger design sessions programmatically or via conversational interfaces.
This utility eliminates the need for manual navigation through deep system pathways, enabling quick access to specified design files on demand. As part of the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, the launcher acts as an operational bridge between automation frameworks and local desktop engineering software.
ZW3D Launcher Use Cases
- Automating CAD application startup during developer or design workflows.
- Triggering ZW3D to open a specific .z3 design file directly from a terminal prompt or AI agent context.
- Eliminating manual execution path hunting on system environments with varied installation setups.
How ZW3D Launcher Works
- The script initiates and scans common Windows directory paths for the zw3d.exe binary.
- It verifies standard locations such as Program Files and Program Files (x86) dynamically using wildcard paths.
- Once the executable path is resolved, it spawns a system subprocess to launch the ZW3D CAD application.
- If a target .z3 file path is provided as an argument, it passes the path directly to load the file upon software startup.
ZW3D Launcher Setup
To use this script, ensure Python is installed on your Windows system and run the launch script from your terminal:
# Run the default launch script to open ZW3D
python scripts/launch_zw3d.py
# Run the launcher with a specific file path
python scripts/launch_zw3d.py "path/to/file.z3"
ZW3D Launcher Data Schema & Taxonomy
The ZW3D Launcher handles system configuration metadata and directory scanning paths. Below is the mapping of how the tool operates and queries files on Windows:
| Component | Path / Details | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Default Installation Directory | C:\\Program Files\\ZWSoft\\ZW3D\\*\\zw3d.exe |
Standard location for 64-bit ZW3D applications |
| Legacy Installation Directory | C:\\Program Files (x86)\\ZWSoft\\ZW3D\\*\\zw3d.exe |
Default location for 32-bit/legacy setups |
| Local Executable | scripts/launch_zw3d.py |
Python script orchestrating the setup and launching processes |
ZW3D Launcher Advanced Features
- Custom Directory Overrides: Programmatic support for adding custom installation directories directly within the Python setup script.
- Workspace Instance Control: Launches new instances dynamically based on configured application settings.
- Automated Toolchain Integration: Acts as one of the customizable Openclaw Skills designed to connect AI-driven developer systems with local desktop environments.
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