Function Entry: NEWDIALOG
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Function Entry: NEWDIALOG
Name
`newdialog`
Class
DCL Function
Syntax
(new_dialog dialog-name dcl-id [action [screen-pt]])
Description
Creates or activates a dialog from a previously loaded DCL resource.
Return Values
Success indicator under host semantics.
Side Effects
Initializes the active dialog state and dialog tiles.
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.
Source Notes
- [Function Sequence to Display and Work with a Dialog](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-FD32ADB3-F16E-42AA-BD37-53259B824AAB.htm)
- [Displaying Nested Dialog Boxes](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-DA0D5D75-C954-408A-AC43-FFD09E6D2517.htm)
- Status: documented in the DCL workflow documentation.