Function Entry: INITDIA

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Function Entry: INITDIA

Name

initdia

Class

Application-handling function

Syntax

(initdia)

Autodesk documents the fuller syntax as: 

(initdia [dialogflag])

Description

Forces the next compatible command to use a dialog box rather than command-line prompting.

Return Values

Always returns nil.

Side Effects

Changes host command-invocation behavior for the next applicable command.

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.

Notes

  • If dialogflag is omitted or nonzero, Autodesk documents that the next supported command uses its dialog box.
  • If dialogflag is 0, Autodesk documents that the effect is cleared.
  • Autodesk documents a bounded set of commands that honor initdia, such as PLOT, LAYER, STYLE, and INSERT.

Compatibility

Supported on Windows and macOS, not Web.