Owner/Engineer
Nathan Bender
Though I started TropiCAD in 2018, I have 33+ years of AutoCAD software development experience, including 29 as an Autodesk employee, writing ObjectARX code and internal AutoCAD features.
I got my start with AutoCAD and AutoLISP straight out of school, building AutoCAD apps for customers like 3M. I wrote the first commercially available sheet metal flat-pattern layout program for AutoCAD in 1988. I've worked with (or on) every version of AutoCAD since 2.14.
In 1989 Autodesk hired me, and I worked on AME, the first solid-modeler inside AutoCAD. I wrote many AutoCAD features over the years, including non-rectangular viewports (patent granted), multiple paperspace layouts, and many view-related enhancements. I am very familiar with AutoCAD APIs, and wrote a number of them myself.
I also spent time working on AutoCAD for Web, and Fusion 360's Drawings feature, and AutoCAD for Mac.
Now I'm back to my first love: solving customer problems, by creating custom CAD solutions to meet your needs. No project is too small or too big - I have other developers I can pull in when needed. Let's talk about how I can make you more efficient with an AutoCAD solution designed just for you.
I speak the language of engineers (I was an Architecture major before Computer Science), and I'm happy to come to you to fully understand your requirements.
Languages: C++/C/C#/AutoLisp/Swift/Python
Platforms: Windows/Mac/Cloud
Products: AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT/ Fusion 360/Other
Disciplines: AEC/Modeling/GIS/Civil/More
Contact me today to see how we can help you meet your CAD-related goals.
Nathan Bender
Owner, TropiCAD
P.S. It's " TropiCAD" because the beach (anywhere below 30°N) is where I prefer to spend my time when not solving customer problems. And the hat goes with me everywhere.