Function Entry: GETATTR

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Function Entry: GETATTR

Name

`getattr`

Class

DCL Function

Syntax

(get_attr key attribute)

Arguments and Values

  • key: case-sensitive string; the tile.
  • attribute: string; the attribute name as it appears in the tile's DCL description.

Description

Returns the DCL value of a dialog-box attribute as defined in the DCL file. This is the initial value, not the current run-time value (use `gettile` for the latter).

Return Values

A string.

Side Effects

None.

Examples

Not documented on the vendor page.

Availability

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

Source Notes