Function Entry: GETFILED

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Function Entry: GETFILED

Name

getfiled

Class

Function

Syntax

(getfiled title default ext flags)

Arguments and Values

title: dialog title
default: default file/path
ext: default extension
flags: file-dialog flags

Autodesk documents flags as a bit-coded integer.

Description

Displays a file-selection dialog and returns a selected file name/path.

Return Values

String pathname or nil.

Side Effects

opens a host dialog
consumes user interaction

Compatibility

This function is highly host-UI-specific and therefore environment-profile-sensitive.

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.

Source Notes

[getfiled (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/ESP/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-AD65DF88-5218-4655-B877-B4D33B9FB6D1.htm)

Notes

Autodesk documents that ext defaults to * when the empty string is supplied.
Autodesk documents specific flags bits including new-file mode, path-only mode, overwrite suppression, and URL restrictions.
Autodesk documents that on Web the function is supported but does not display the standard dialog and always returns 1.