Looking for a contract AutoLISP/VisualLISP Expert for PAID work

[raj2ras]

AutoLISP and VisualLISP expert required for developing and improving our company’s custom LISP routines? We are an Architectural firm and create all our drawings (Plans, Sections, Elevations and Details) in 2D with “Color based plotting (CTBs)”. We mainly use vanilla AutoCAD 2006-2013 and also have BDS Premium subscription.

 

We have a legacy process where we assemble our 2D architectural drawings in a “multi-layered cake” kind of format. Each level/floor has same few layers (e.g. Lvl 1 = W_1, N_1 H_1, Lvl 2 = W_2, N_2, H_2). We use CTB for plotting and have a collection of very simple legacy AutoLisp routines that do the following:

• Create new layers per our standards

• Isolate layers in modelspace or pspace viewports by the level

• Deal with xRef layers

• Basic polyline, area, etc. functions

• Etc.

 

The job involves developing a single AutoLISP file or a suite of files (*.lsp + *.dcl + *.arx + *.vlx). You will be explained the intent and desired end-result of each routine. You will have a free hand to come up with the code, algorithm and even suggest better ways of doing things. Maybe even adding to the repertoire of macros we have. Here are the criteria for the job.

• Your work will be submitted to and evaluated by the CAD Managers and AutoLISP experts in the office.

• The AutoLisp code should be well structured, logical, efficient and well documented so we can “tweak” it in future.

• The code should be “future proof”, portable and cognizant of changes that AutoDESK can make to AutoCAD in the future

• You may suggest newer interface features and ARX/.NET/VBA in addition to DCL for improving the interface.

• You will have access via RDP (remote desktop) to our environment (Mixed AutoCAD and ACA 2013) for testing and debugging.

• You will use exisiting built-in features, express tools and “open source”internet code rather than re-inventing the wheel.

• Generic AutoCAD Architecture features (e.g. AEC Modify Tools) can be used when they are the best option.

 

The quality of your work may lead to an ongoing relationship and contract work. Thank you in advance for your interest and consideration.

[HSaias]

Hi.

I believe I fulfill your requirements.

Please check my experience at hsaias.com

References from Autodesk.

 

email: hsaias@hsaias.com

[xaxo]

Dear Sir / Madam

 

I am a draftsperson.

I have over fourteen years experience in the sector of technical

draft and, in particular, customizing menus, toolbars, ribbons and

palettes from AutoCAD.

Customizing the interface from AutoCAD and working with Visual

LISP to achieve a job that is quick, more structured and reliable.

I have knowledge about AutoCAD, Revit, Scketchup, Rinho.

If your company is looking for a drafts technician with experience

please contact me.

 

Yours faithfully,

Xavier.

email: jbaigorri@hotmail.com

[mdbdesign]

...You will have a free hand to come up with the code, algorithm and even suggest better ways of doing things. Maybe even adding to the repertoire of macros we have. Here are the criteria for the job...

...You will use exisiting built-in features, express tools and “open source”internet code rather than re-inventing the wheel.

• Generic AutoCAD Architecture features (e.g. AEC Modify Tools) can be used when they are the best option.

 

 

Just wonder, eh...

[mdbdesign]

No wheel re-inventers, please!

eh...

[Tyke]

You will have a free hand to come up with the code, algorithm and even suggest better ways of doing things. Maybe even adding to the repertoire of macros we have. Here are the criteria for the job.

• Your work will be submitted to and evaluated by the CAD Managers and AutoLISP experts in the office.

• The AutoLisp code should be well structured, logical, efficient and well documented so we can “tweak” it in future.

• The code should be “future proof”, portable and cognizant of changes that AutoDESK can make to AutoCAD in the future

• You may suggest newer interface features and ARX/.NET/VBA in addition to DCL for improving the interface.

• You will have access via RDP (remote desktop) to our environment (Mixed AutoCAD and ACA 2013) for testing and debugging.

• You will use exisiting built-in features, express tools and “open source”internet code rather than re-inventing the wheel.

• Generic AutoCAD Architecture features (e.g. AEC Modify Tools) can be used when they are the best option.

 

The quality of your work may lead to an ongoing relationship and contract work. Thank you in advance for your interest and consideration.

 

Why do I get the feeling that I've read exactly this somewhere before? I would be extremely cautious with this one, nothing concrete but just a funny feeling in my gut. It feels like a scam. Be very careful guys.

[ReMark]

Today is June 17th. The original post is dated April 1st. Why the sudden flurry of responses now?

[BlackBox]

Today is June 17th. The original post is dated April 1st. Why the sudden flurry of responses now?

 

No idea... Folks must need the work, methinks.

[ReMark]

And I would assume that if the OP were still in need of assistance he would have returned and updated this thread. Note that it took 16 days before the first reply was posted and another 60 days or so until the second reply was made.

[mdbdesign]

That I just wonder:

You will have a free hand to come up with the code

and later OP restricted to use standard Autocad command without:

rather than re-inventing the wheel

It looks like OP need somebody to teach him(her) use of simple command:

code should be well structured, logical, efficient and well documented

to do:

Basic polyline, area, etc. functions

and after you will get pay with:

ongoing relationship and contract work

Just like Tyke said:

Be very careful guys

 

To BlackBox:

I'm not sure that I understand... Is this comment directed at me?

 

Do you work with Raj2ras?

 

God forbid-NO and NO.

[alanjt]

I'm enjoying all the speculation.

[Tyke]

I'm enjoying all the speculation.

 

 

Don't hold your breath Alan, I do't think this one is going anywhere with the OP. It's already dead

[ReMark]

Anyone else up for flogging a dead horse? I'll go get another box of floggers. LoL

[alanjt]

Anyone else up for flogging a dead horse? I'll go get another box of floggers. LoL

 

Quick. Every one PM the guy with a resume!

[Tyke]

Anyone else up for flogging a dead horse? I'll go get another box of floggers. LoL

 

See if they have them in XXL

[neophoible]

I had not even noticed it was released on April Fools' Day. I didn't want to start smth inappropriate, but I guess the cat's outta the bag now. To continue the flogging (I carry my own set of floggers, thank you:D), these were the items that caught my attention when I first read it.

AutoLISP and VisualLISP expert required for developing and improving our company’s custom LISP routines?

:shock:The very first item is a question, not a statement!

 

• Your work will be submitted to and evaluated by the CAD Managers and AutoLISP experts in the office.

:?If they really have such experts, why the need to outsource? Guess they need a guru.

 

• The code should be “future proof”, portable and cognizant of changes that AutoDESK can make to AutoCAD in the future

:shock::shock:Now this would keep me from touching it (if I were qualified, and if it were for real), as I'm just not that great a prognosticator. Though a great many of my very old routines still work, I wouldn't bet on anything when it comes to what another company might do years in the future.

[BlackBox]

Quick. Every one PM the guy with a resume!

 

The OP got replies to this thread as they do not have enough posts to allow for PM functionality... It's too bad this isn't legit; I could really use the work right now being half-time and all. *kicks dirt*

[alanjt]

The OP got replies to this thread as they do not have enough posts to allow for PM functionality... It's too bad this isn't legit; I could really use the work right now being half-time and all. *kicks dirt*

 

Keep your chin up. Hopefully something will come along.

[Bill Tillman]

Also... did you notice the day it was posted...in the USA, April 1st is aka April Fool's Day. I didn't notice until I read the second page of postings that neophoible had also picked up on this. In the days of yore, we used to call into the main office and leave a message for someone to call Mrs. Fox, or Mr. Bear and leave the number of the local zoo. Then there's always the one about a master mechanic telling his apprentice to go get him a left-handed monkey wrench.

 

The OP also never said where the job was located. Perhaps fantasy land.

 

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that according to the IT manager in this place, M$ will be bankrupt in a few more years and AutoDesk will have to port all their stuff to SUSE.

[BlackBox]

Keep your chin up. Hopefully something will come along.

 

... From your mouth, to God's ears.