Function Entry: DICTNEXT

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Function Entry: DICTNEXT

Name

dictnext

Class

Host Function

Syntax

(dictnext ename [rewind])

Arguments and Values

  • ename: dictionary entity name
  • rewind: optional iteration reset flag

Description

Returns successive entries from a dictionary.

Return Values

Association list representing the next dictionary entry, or nil.

Autodesk documents that deleted dictionary entries are not returned.

Side Effects

Advances dictionary-iteration state.

Compatibility

Closely parallel to tblnext.

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 rewind is non-nil, Autodesk documents that iteration restarts at the beginning.
  • Autodesk documents that switching dictionaries during an iteration sequence makes the previous current position indeterminate.