Issue:

The prompt ZW3D.dll is not loaded! appears when starting ZW3D.

Causes:

  1. Not installed VC plugin.
  2. Unrecognizable characters in the installation directory.
  3. Firewall or antivirus software during installation might block certain processes, leading to the failure of some plugin installations.
  4. Using Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 system.

Solution:

  1. Not installed VC plugin: Reinstall the VC plugin using Microsoft patches.
  2. The installation directory has special characters: Reinstall ZW3D in a path with only English characters.
  3. Disable firewall, antivirus software, etc., during installation.
  4. Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 system: Right-click to launch the installation with administrator privileges.

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