Function Entry: VL-FILE-DELETE

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Function Entry: VL-FILE-DELETE

Name

vl-file-delete

Class

Visual LISP File Function

Syntax

(vl-file-delete filename)

Arguments and Values

  • filename: pathname string

Description

Deletes a file.

Return Values

T or nil.

Side Effects

Deletes the external file named by filename.

Exceptional Situations

Errors are reported for missing files, permissions failures, or invalid pathnames.

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.