Function Entry: LENGTH
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Function Entry: LENGTH
Name
length
Class
Function
Syntax
(length item)
Arguments and Values
item: list
Description
Returns the number of elements in a list.
Return Values
Integer length.
Side Effects
None.
Examples
(length '(a b c d)) => 4(length '(a b (c d))) => 3(length '()) => 0
Compatibility
The dedicated Autodesk page specifies length for lists. Acceptance of strings or other sequence-like values should not be assumed without further evidence.
Availability
- AutoCAD 2026: documented (per Autodesk reference page).
- BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible (no contradicting page found).
- Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.
Source Notes
- [length (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/ITA/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-DD227383-1895-46B6-A83B-43000FCC1018.htm)
- Status: documented.