ObjectDCL is going open source

[cwanless]

Hi, over the last while you might have know that I have been unable to work on ObjectDCL due to a severe medical condition. For this I must apologize. I have decided that since I cannot put the energy in that it deserves, I am going to post ObjectDCL as an open source project on www.sourceforge.net. Anyone will be able to download the compiled software and anyone will be able to sign in and contribute to its further development. Essentially ObjectDCL will become a community development project.

Thanks everyone, Chad Wanless

[Anonymous]

My English level is too poor to write my thought, but I think that Michael
has just done it. I hope that you will find a good health quickly.

Sincerely
Bruno Toniutti

>Michael Puckett

>We're very saddened to hear your medical condition is such that you've not
>been able to work on ObjectDCL. Your work on ObjectDCL represents a
>significant and inspiring contribution to the CAD community, punctuated by
>the generous decision to donate it to open source. We recognize and
>sympathise how difficult the decision must have been and indeed the
>poignancy of it (your loss, the community's gain). You have our genuine
>gratitude and respect; know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and
>your family.

[Kelie]

Chad,

Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the CAD community. Although not a user of your program, I've been hearing enough good things about it. Thanks a lot for your contribution and best wishes to your health.

Kelie

[Anonymous]

Hi Chad.
Do you remember how many e-mails I sent you and you sent me to test
ObjectDCL ?
I don't know you personally, but I feel that you are a friend of mine.
I hope that you will solve your problems soon or at least in a not too much
long period.

Thanks for all, because with ObjectDCL I worked very well.

And I think also that

A U T O D E S K m u s t t h a n k y o u

because your software made Autocad more powerful and easy to use.

Thanks again.

Ciao
D o m e n i c o

[Anonymous]

Get well soon -- I remember seeing ObjectDCL (at AU I believe) and being quite impressed -- making it open source is very generous -- may you have as much generosity come your way.

- Lanny

[Anonymous]

Chad,
Many thanks...
Most importantly, stay in touch and let us know how you are doing...

Get well!!


wrote in message news:5246892@discussion.autodesk.com...
Hi, over the last while you might have know that I have been unable to work
on ObjectDCL due to a severe medical condition. For this I must apologize.
I have decided that since I cannot put the energy in that it deserves, I am
going to post ObjectDCL as an open source project on www.sourceforge.net.
Anyone will be able to download the compiled software and anyone will be
able to sign in and contribute to its further development. Essentially
ObjectDCL will become a community development project.

Thanks everyone, Chad Wanless

[TimSpangler]

Hi Chad,

Best wishes to you and your family. Thank you for you generous gift to the community it will be in good hands.

TimSpangler

[saluki]

Thanks Chad!

We wish you the best and hope to see you on sourceforge.

take care

[salmar]

Thank you Chad for everything. I hope you are better.

Marek Salamak
CADmost Poland

[Anonymous]

Wow, just saw this thread.
I have major progs going on ODCL so this is huge.
Chad, if you only knew how much ODCL had done for us, I cannot thank you enough for releasing the code!

I am sorry to hear about your health struggle. I can tell you you have added so much to the Autocad community.
I wish we could do more than just write messages here.

Thanks Chad
James Maeding
Civil Engineer and Programmer
jmaeding - athunsaker - com

[Anonymous]

> I wish we could do more than just write messages here.

Why don't we try to invent something to help Chad (if he needs help) and his
family ?
Why don't try,
who will be able to update the ObjectDCL C++ code,
to insert in the software, an option, a command,
that goes to a web page
where everyone can send a contribution to the author ?

And if here is someone that has a better idea,
this is the moment to expose it.

Chad is giving us something,
and it is right that we have to give something to him.

I hope strongly that these intents will have success.

thanks

domenico

[Anonymous]

Chad,

While I appluade your generosity, I regret its neccessity. My thoughts are
for you and your family in this time of stress.

--
R. Robert Bell

[Anonymous]

Thanks Chad and I wish you all the best in recovering.

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[Steve_Johnson]

Chad - Best wishes and thanks for your generosity.

[velasquez]

Hello Chad,

Your attitude was of extreme greatness.
I hope you are well soon.

Thank you for your help always present.

Velasquez

[Anonymous]

Yep, that would be an excellent idea.
I still cant believe how inexpensive he made ODCL to us before. It is the kind of thing that should end the normal day
job he had. Wish I had a product that unique.

domenico
|>> I wish we could do more than just write messages here.
|>
|>Why don't we try to invent something to help Chad (if he needs help) and his
|>family ?
|>Why don't try,
|>who will be able to update the ObjectDCL C++ code,
|>to insert in the software, an option, a command,
|>that goes to a web page
|>where everyone can send a contribution to the author ?
|>
|>And if here is someone that has a better idea,
|>this is the moment to expose it.
|>
|>Chad is giving us something,
|>and it is right that we have to give something to him.
|>
|>I hope strongly that these intents will have success.
|>
|>thanks
|>
|>domenico
James Maeding
Civil Engineer and Programmer
jmaeding - athunsaker - com

[a.schultheiss]

Chad,

don't you think autodesk could be interested in an objectdcl which supports AutoCAD 2007 as soon as possible?
They may be able to help you. Charly Crocker, the autodesk map product manager knows the problem. Will you contact him? charlie.crocker@autodesk.com

Best regards, Albert

[Anonymous]

Chad,

You have made probably the single best contribution to the AutoCAD
programming environment ever made, at least in my humble opinion. Thank you
for your efforts and your generosity. Best of luck to you and my prayers for
a good recovery and good health. I'm sure there will many who will pick up
the torch where you left off for ObjectDCL.

--------------------------------------
Phil Kenewell
Gage Designer
North American Lighting, Inc.


wrote in message news:5246892@discussion.autodesk.com...
Hi, over the last while you might have know that I have been unable to work
on ObjectDCL due to a severe medical condition. For this I must apologize.
I have decided that since I cannot put the energy in that it deserves, I am
going to post ObjectDCL as an open source project on www.sourceforge.net.
Anyone will be able to download the compiled software and anyone will be
able to sign in and contribute to its further development. Essentially
ObjectDCL will become a community development project.

Thanks everyone, Chad Wanless

[saluki]

domenico, GREAT idea

Why don't you start a new thread to get the ball rolling.

Chad would you be in favor of us putting together a website and adding a contribute to the author button in ObjectDCL?





Reply From: domenico
Date: Jul/26/06 - 12:25 (CDT) NEW!
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Re: ObjectDCL is going open source
> I wish we could do more than just write messages here.

Why don't we try to invent something to help Chad (if he needs help) and his
family ?
Why don't try,
who will be able to update the ObjectDCL C++ code,
to insert in the software, an option, a command,
that goes to a web page
where everyone can send a contribution to the author ?

And if here is someone that has a better idea,
this is the moment to expose it.

Chad is giving us something,
and it is right that we have to give something to him.

I hope strongly that these intents will have success.

thanks

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your generosity and get well soon.



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ha scritto nel messaggio news:5246892@discussion.autodesk.com...
Hi, over the last while you might have know that I have been unable to work on
ObjectDCL due to a severe medical condition. For this I must apologize. I have
decided that since I cannot put the energy in that it deserves, I am going to
post ObjectDCL as an open source project on www.sourceforge.net. Anyone will be
able to download the compiled software and anyone will be able to sign in and
contribute to its further development. Essentially ObjectDCL will become a
community development project.

Thanks everyone, Chad Wanless

[CADdaddy.com]

Chad,

Thank you Chad. I was dreading having to learn .NET! Now I wish I knew C++ so I could contribute!

Best Wishes,

James LeVieux