Function Entry: SSDEL

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Function Entry: SSDEL

Name

ssdel

Class

Host Function

Syntax

(ssdel ename ss)

Arguments and Values

  • ename: entity name
  • ss: selection set

Description

Removes an entity from a selection set.

Return Values

Selection set or nil.

Autodesk documents that the existing selection set object is returned when deletion succeeds, and nil is returned if the specified entity is not a member of the set.

Side Effects

Mutates the selection set object.

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 explicitly states that ssdel mutates the existing selection set rather than returning a fresh set.