Function Entry: HANDENT

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Function Entry: HANDENT

Name

handent

Class

Host Function

Syntax

(handent handle)

Arguments and Values

  • handle: entity handle string

Description

Returns the entity name associated with the supplied handle.

Return Values

ENAME or nil.

Side Effects

None.

Compatibility

Provides a bridge between persistent handle identity and transient entity-name identity.

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 handent can return entities deleted during the current editing session, allowing them to be restored with entdel.
  • Autodesk documents that an entity name may change between editing sessions even though the handle remains constant.
  • Autodesk documents that both graphical and nongraphical entities are supported.