Function Entry: GETCFG
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Function Entry: GETCFG
Name
getcfg
Class
Function (obsolete)
Syntax
(getcfg cfgname)
Arguments and Values
cfgname: string of the form `"AppData/applicationname/sectionname/…/paramname"`, up to 496 characters.
Description
Obsolete. Retrieves application data from the AppData section of the acad20xx.cfg file. Autodesk recommends vl-registry-read for new code.
Return Values
The stored string on success, or nil if cfgname is invalid.
Side Effects
None.
Examples
(getcfg "AppData/ArchStuff/WallThk")returns"8"when WallThk is set to 8.
Availability
- AutoCAD 2026: documented (obsolete; use
vl-registry-read). - BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible (obsolete behaviour).
- Status: AutoCAD documented as obsolete; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.
Source Notes
- [getcfg (AutoLISP 2026)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-D8D46A8C-82DF-4193-A1B7-3DC3CAC70650.htm)
- Status: documented (Phase 3 body fill).