Function Entry: DICTREMOVE

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Function Entry: DICTREMOVE

Name

dictremove

Class

Host Function

Syntax

(dictremove ename symbol)

Arguments and Values

  • ename: dictionary entity name
  • symbol: entry name

Autodesk documents symbol as a string.

Description

Removes a named entry from a dictionary.

Return Values

Entity name or nil.

If successful, Autodesk documents that the entity name of the removed entry is returned; otherwise nil is returned.

Side Effects

Modifies the dictionary in the drawing database.

Compatibility

Part of the dictionary mutation API.

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

  • Autodesk documents that removing an entry from a dictionary does not normally delete the object from the database; entdel must be used separately when deletion is desired.
  • Autodesk documents exceptions for groups and multiline styles, where the implementing code may automatically delete the removed entity.
  • Autodesk documents that an actively referenced multiline style cannot be removed from the multiline style dictionary.