Function Entry: TBLSEARCH

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Function Entry: TBLSEARCH

Name

tblsearch

Class

Host Function

Syntax

(tblsearch table-name symbol [setnext])

Arguments and Values

  • table-name: symbol table designator
  • symbol: entry name
  • setnext: optional iteration-control flag

Autodesk documents both table-name and symbol as strings and case-insensitive.

Description

Searches a symbol table for a named entry.

Return Values

Association list for the matching entry, or nil.

Side Effects

May affect table-iteration state when the optional flag is used.

Compatibility

Part of the core CAD database querying model.

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

  • If setnext is supplied and non-nil, Autodesk documents that the next tblnext call returns the entry following the one found by tblsearch.