Function Entry: AUTOLOAD

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Function Entry: AUTOLOAD

Name

autoload

Class

Function

Syntax

(autoload filename function-list)

Arguments and Values

  • filename — string naming the AutoLISP file to be loaded on demand.
  • function-list — list of strings naming commands whose first use triggers the load.

Description

Registers deferred loading so that the named file is loaded when one of the named functions is invoked.

Return Values

Always returns nil.

Side Effects

Installs autoload stubs or equivalent deferred-loading behavior.

Availability

  • AutoCAD 2026: documented.
  • BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible (AutoLISP-family function; no contradicting page found).
  • Status: AutoCAD documented, BricsCAD presumed-both.

Compatibility

Part of the standard application-handling family.

Notes

  • Autodesk documents that filename may omit both the path and the extension.
  • Autodesk documents the extension search set as .lsp, .fas, or .vlx on Windows, and .lsp or .fas on macOS.
  • Autodesk documents secure-mode restrictions beginning with AutoCAD 2014-based products through SECURELOAD and TRUSTEDPATHS.