Function Entry: VL-FILE-SYSTIME

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Function Entry: VL-FILE-SYSTIME

Name

vl-file-systime

Class

Visual LISP File Function

Syntax

(vl-file-systime filename)

Arguments and Values

filename: pathname string

Description

Returns the last modification time of the specified file.

Return Values

List or nil.

Autodesk documents a list containing:

year
month
day of week
day of month
hours
minutes
seconds

Side Effects

None.

Compatibility

Autodesk documents this on Windows and macOS, not Web.

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

[vl-file-systime (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2023/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-7F6A31B2-7D51-4C4D-B239-206F398D67CA.htm)

Notes

Autodesk documents a Unicode/LISPSYS behavior change in AutoCAD 2021.