About
Paul Liworked in the Architectural field for small to midsize global firms for over 33 years.Throughout his tenure in Architecture he has mastered the use and customization of AutoCAD.Using AutoLISP/Visual LISP combined with Dialog Control Language (DCL) programming he has developed a number of Apps that enhance the effectiveness of AutoCAD in his profession. All these Apps actually came out of meeting challenging needs that occurred while he worked in the various offices. A number of these Apps can be downloaded for free from the Autodesk Design and Make Market Place (https://apps.autodesk.com/ACD/en/Home). Paul has also written a number of articles depicting his past work experience. Some of these articles can be found in the worldwide circulated AUGIWorld Magazine (www.augi.com/publications).Though he recently retired from the Architectural profession, he continues to share the knowledge he has garneredin various on-line AutoCAD community forums (https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad/ct-p/8).
Services
Custom Development
What's in a Name? -AUGIWorld September 2022 Issue & Podcast
I point out the importance of standardizing folder names, file names and even down to block names within an AutoCAD drawing.
Scripts & Plots (The Sequel)- AUGIWorld May 2022 Issue & Podcast
In this 2nd of a two part article series, I share the over 34 years of history I experienced with using Scripts to automate tasks in AutoCAD.
Plots & Scripts (The Prequel)- AUGIWorld April 2022 Issue & Podcast
In this part 1 of 2 article series, I share the over 34 years of history I experienced with Plotting in AutoCAD.
From AutoCAD Expert to Revit Experience- AUGIWorld March 2022 Issue&Podcast
Read the experience I went through transitioning from AutoCAD to Revit.
LayerApps: Filling in the Gaps- AUGIWorld February 2022 Issue & Podcast
Are there Layer manipulation tools you wished AutoCAD included? This is an article describing an app I wrote that provides you with additional Layer Tools missing in AutoCAD.
What Happened To The Digitizer- AUGIWorld October 2021 Issue & Podcast
Are you still "Team Puck" or have you transitioned to "Team Mouse"? This is an article I wrote describing what has happened in the recent past with digitizer tablets and AutoCAD.
An Area That Needed Improvement- AUGIWorld June 2021 Issue & Podcast
This is an article about my Area Object Link (AOL) app customized specifically for AutoCAD. AOL simplifies the implementation of AutoCAD's Field command in reference to objects with areas.
A Whole New Office- AUGIWorld October 2020 Issue & Podcast
Article I wrote describing Architects office environment changes from pre to mid to post Covid-19 pandemic. Perhaps your design office has also gone through similar changes.
IT Solutions
Free Samples - The Horse Edition -AUGIWorld April 2026 Issue
I highlight 3 free open source lisp files (3d.lsp, 3dArray.lsp & Filter.lsp)on their transformation to the new AutoCAD 2027.
Dialog Fun Facts - Buttons Galore -AUGIWorld November 2025 Issue &Podcast
I introduce the 4 Button types AutoCAD custom dialog boxes support.
Free Samples - The Summer Edition -AUGIWorld August 2025 Issue &Podcast
I highlight 3 free open source lisp files (DelLayer.lsp, DDView.lsp & MVSetup.lsp)on their transformation to the new AutoCAD 2026.
How Do You Calc?- AUGIWorld March 2025 Issue &Podcast
I point out the calculator tool AutoCAD lacked at its introduction compared to the options now available in the current version of AutoCAD.
An Area That Still Needs Improvement- AUGIWorld October 2024 Issue &Podcast
I review the major features introduced in my free app Area Object Link (AOL) version 5.0.
Dialog Fun Facts - Get Ready, Set, Action!!! -AUGIWorld September 2024 Issue &Podcast
I offer pointers to help users build custom dialog boxes in AutoCAD.
Free Samples - The Spring Edition -AUGIWorld April 2024 Issue & Podcast
I highlight 4 free open source lisp files (Appload.lsp, DDModify.lsp, DDOsnap.lsp & DDVpoint.lsp) on their development from release 12 to the new AutoCAD 2025.
Dialog Fun Facts -AUGIWorld January 2024 Issue & Podcast
I offer pointers to help users build custom dialog boxes in AutoCAD.
Free Samples - The Halloween Edition -AUGIWorld October 2023 Issue & Podcast
I highlight these 4 free open source lisp files (Count.lsp, BMake.lsp, DDType.lsp & Find.lsp) on their development cycles in AutoCAD.
Insert or Xref? That is the Question -AUGIWorld June 2023 Issue& Podcast
I point out the differences between an AutoCAD Insert Block vs. External Reference and how to decide when to use one vs the other.
Free Samples -AUGIWorld February 2023 Issue & Podcast
I point out the many free open source lisp files that have accompanied each version of AutoCAD since 2.6.