Not really. Typically the description starts out very general and gets more
specific with each revision.
Normally you start out with an overall description of what you want to do
such as:
"Create routines to automate the placement of bolts in an existing 2D design
wherein the user will enter the following:
(1) Bolt Size
(2) Bolt Spacing
... etc"
The idea is to make it so that someone else could write the program based
only on what you put in writing.
Normally I like to specify the following:
(A) Intended platform (i.e. AutoCAD V2006)(windows XP)
(B) Distribution (my computer only, other computers that I control, or to
many users I don't control)
(C) Expected level of support (I will use it so it can break often, a few
users that can help trouble shoot will use it, or it can only crash once a
year i.e. more reliable than Microsoft)
(D) Expected user familiarity with project goals (I am using it so I know
when it is broken, this automates a daily task by a few experienced users,
or the secretary has to be able to use this)(no insult for secretaries
intended maybe I should have said Cavemen)
(E) How will the program be distributed, controlled and maintained?
I hope this gets you started in the right direction. A good word of advise
I got on this type of work is under-promise and over-perform.
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Phil Custer II, P.E.
Custer Services, Inc.
custer@landfillgas.com
wrote in message news:5089106@discussion.autodesk.com...
Thanks for the tip Phil
With the written definition, is that just a rough breakdown of what we want
to do?
for example
Bolting:
Place bolts in plan and elevation
Once again, thanks for the input.
Brent
; "P.E." wrote in message
news:5087922@discussion.autodesk.com...
Suggestions:
(1) Write a clear definition of what you are to accomplish in Programming.
(2) Get books on VBA, Programming and AutoCAD Programming.
(3) Review your written definition with those who will use the program.
(4) Rewrite your definition and re-review until they agree (preferably they
will sign the definition).
(4) Estimate how long you think it will take.
(5) Multiply your time estimate by 10.
(6) Start writing code.
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Phil Custer II, P.E.
Custer Services, Inc.
custer@landfillgas.com
wrote in message news:5087792@discussion.autodesk.com...
I have experience with creating routines for my personal use, but I have now
been approached by my company to customise AutoCAD to suit their needs,
which is going to involve several modules/forms.
As this is my first time working on something of this size, can anybody give
me any tips to make it easier and less cumbersome?
I apologize in advance as I will probably be putting a few posts as I get
more involved.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to assist
Brent
