Function Entry: AUTOARXLOAD

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Function Entry: AUTOARXLOAD

Name

autoarxload

Class

Application-handling function

Syntax

(autoarxload filename command-list)

Arguments and Values

filename — string naming the ObjectARX file to be loaded on demand.
command-list — list of strings naming commands that trigger the load.

Description

Predefines command names that trigger loading of an associated ObjectARX file.

Return Values

Always returns nil.

Side Effects

Installs deferred-loading stubs for host extension commands.

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

[autoarxload (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2023/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-E1DDBABF-6F72-4747-B9E2-ACEEEA9FAA48.htm)

Notes

Autodesk documents that the path and extension may be omitted, in which case the support-file search path is used and .arx or .bundle is supplied by platform convention.
Autodesk documents that on first use of a listed command, the application is loaded and the command then continues.
Autodesk documents that secure-mode restrictions apply through SECURELOAD and TRUSTEDPATHS.

Compatibility

Supported on Windows and macOS, not Web.