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AutoCAD/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can address all 2-D questions and some 3-D questions. I do programming in AutoLISP if it doesn`t involve solid modeling. I can also address menu customization issues and can help you find answers to questions I can`t answer by taking your question directly to Autodesk via their newsgroups.
Experience in the area
I used to do electronic and mechanical design for a flat panel monitor manufacturer, and now I do architectural drafting for an architect. I did and do AutoLISP and menu customization and take pride in making my lisp routines to do the work exactly the way the client likes them done.
Publications
I had a routine published in CADENCE magazine (no longer in publication and taken over by CADALYST). Some of my routines are published on my website at http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn
What do you like about this subject?
It's my work, and I enjoy it because I learn from it daily.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I used to hope to pay my bills and retire in 15 years or less. Now that I have taken over the raising of my grandchildren, that dream will probably not be realized. So, I will be working as long as my brain and hands still function.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
That's for me to know and you to ask about! How's that for chickening out on an essay question. There's nothing about CAD that bores me, because AutoLISP and customization in general makes it MY AutoCAD. Sometimes if and when I get a slow day, I relish the opportunity to get at the items built up on my wishlist.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
I wonder when they will change AutoCAD so much, that I won't be able to do it anymore.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| leif | 01/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| leif | 01/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Really appreciate the answer - thanks a ..... |
| Madhura | 11/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much |
| Gary | 11/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Bill, This fixed the problem. Thanks so ..... |
| Paul | 10/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Bill DeShawn
2012-01-24 ACAD: BMP to vector:
Leif: You are very welcome. AutoCAD has a DXFOUT, which acts like a SAVEAS DXF. It doesn't vectorize an image. What I have done in the past is to attach an image and draw over the top of it in order
2012-01-23 ACAD: BMP to vector:
Leif: If you are using full AutoCAD (not AutoCAD LT, the referenced image file will produce a better print than a vectorized version of the image. However, you can buy/download software that will do
2012-01-13 autolisp question:
Sindra: Thank you, I'm doing pretty well, despite the awful downturn in the economy. At least I still have a roof over my head and a place to do my work. I certainly hope that you and your friends
2012-01-07 autocad text command:
Well to begin, let's make sure that the current UCS's East Side is set to the right of the screen. Draw a line (pick a point# @10<0. It should come out horizontal so that the starting point of the line
2012-01-04 autocad:
Al: You go to the regional settings in Windows and add a language (French) to your input languages. Then you'll get a "Language Bar" which you can either dock or leave floating. By default Alt+Left
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