System Variable Entry: MAXSORT

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System Variable Entry: MAXSORT

Name

MAXSORT

Type

integer

Default

1000

Read-Only

Scope

registry; saved in registry

Description

Sets the maximum number of items such as file names, layer names, and block names that are sorted alphabetically in dialog boxes, drop-down lists, and palettes.

Read/Written By

acad_strlsort

Compatibility

AutoCAD and BricsCAD. AutoCAD all; BricsCAD V20+. Divergence: type AutoCAD Integer, BricsCAD Short; default AutoCAD 1000, BricsCAD 200.

Source Notes

AutoCAD: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-7AD30968-4982-4E1C-9847-69A5EAEB7C63
BricsCAD: https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/system-variable-reference/m/maxsort-system-variable