.zwo edit file documentation

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I was wondering if there is any official documentation or a comprehensive guide on editing .zwo workout files? I’ve been using a text editor to create and modify running workouts with some help from ChatGPT. However, I suspect there are commands or features I might not be fully utilizing. Any pointers or resources would be greatly appreciated!

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You can create them in training peaks which might be more intuitive?

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There are some purpose-built editors like https://www.zwiftworkout.com/ and https://zwofactory.com/

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Thanks Stuart, I haven’t used TP in a long-time… I might have to check it out…

Thanks Paul, I do use the editors from time to time, but when looking at the functionality of some of the proprietary Zwift workouts, I notice there are features that aren’t being fully utilized.

For example, for running, I would like to set a “walking pace” as used in Zwift Academy run workouts. Unfortunately, this isn’t available anywhere—only a percentage of the pace is adjustable, which is frustrating because the walking pace doesn’t change in line with a change in the 5k pace.

Additionally, in some Zwift workouts, when in “free ride” mode, the screen shows the average wattage produced. I would love to see this functionality available for my own custom workouts.

Somewhere, somehow, someone must have the code!

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Have you copied one of those workouts and then inspected it? Or tried downloading it from whatsonzwift.com?

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That’s a known issue with regards to running workouts.

It needs it’s own editor but don’t hold your breath.

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Paul, for a moment, I thought whatsonzwift.com had cracked it—they have a complete library of workouts! But then I realized all the run workouts are missing (not available for download)… just like in Zwift. I just don’t understand why Zwift doesn’t share their run workouts. I get there are very few of us running in Zwift, but not a big deal for them to share the workouts anyway -I don’t even mind using a txt editor to create the workout, but the examples are useful for reverse engineering them.

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This has been requested for a long time to make all workouts accessible.

Another one for the wish list.

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