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Here is an online CAD design contest. Kind of interesting. You can have a look at the website of ZWCAD and then join it. It is open to everyone.

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called out an online CAD design contest and asked for the link (it is posted above). The short notes below are evergreen, practical guidance for anyone thinking of entering a CAD contest years after the announcement.

  • Read the official rules closely: deadlines, allowed file types, required export formats, and especially intellectual‑property or licensing clauses. Keep any written clarifications from the organizer.
  • Keep and archive native source files and a clear version history. Submit exported copies (PDF, neutral CAD formats) if required, not your only master files.
  • Prepare submission assets that jurors expect: a concise design statement, high‑resolution renders, orthographic/assembly drawings with tolerances, and a simple parts list or BOM if relevant.
  • Verify judging criteria and past winners (when available). That reveals whether the contest favors aesthetics, manufacturability, innovation, or presentation.
  • Check organizer legitimacy: corporate contact info, published prize payment terms, and sample winners. Be wary if entry requires paying unusual fees or assigning exclusive rights for unclear compensation.
  • Avoid using third‑party copyrighted models or textures unless licensed. Timestamp critical files and keep proof of submission (screenshots, confirmation emails).

Workflow in brief: model in your preferred CAD, run basic manufacturability/fit checks, create clear renders and drawings, export required formats, compress per the rules, and submit early. When terms demand IP transfer, weigh the reward against long‑term value before accepting.

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Give us the URL :p we're somehow lazy :)

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Give us the URL :p we're somehow lazy :)

Hi! The link is:

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