Function Entry: REGAPP

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Function Entry: REGAPP

Name

regapp

Class

Function

Syntax

(regapp application)

Arguments and Values

  • application: string; an application name. Must be a valid symbol-table name (see snvalid).

Description

Registers an application name with the current AutoCAD drawing in preparation for attaching extended (xdata) object data. The name is entered into the APPID symbol table, which lists every application using xdata in the drawing. A naming scheme that uses the company or product name combined with a unique suffix (telephone number, date/time) is recommended.

Return Values

Returns the application name on success; nil if an application of the same name is already registered.

Side Effects

Adds an entry to the drawing's APPID symbol table.

Examples

  • `(regapp "ADESK4153322344") returns "ADESK4153322344"`.
  • (regapp "DESIGNER-v2.1-124753") returns "DESIGNER-v2.1-124753".

Availability

  • AutoCAD 2026: documented.
  • BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible.
  • Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.