Function Entry: WRITE-CHAR

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Function Entry: WRITE-CHAR

Name

write-char

Class

Function

Syntax

(write-char char [file-desc])

Arguments and Values

  • char: character value or code under host character semantics
  • file-desc: optional output file descriptor

Description

Writes one character to the command line or to an open file.

Return Values

Host-defined success value.

Side Effects

Produces output to the selected destination.

Compatibility

Character interpretation is version-sensitive in Unicode-capable environments.

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.