Function Entry: STARTDIALOG
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Function Entry: STARTDIALOG
Name
`startdialog`
Class
DCL Function
Syntax
(start_dialog)
Description
Displays the current dialog and enters modal dialog processing.
Return Values
Dialog status code when the dialog terminates.
Side Effects
Transfers control to the dialog event loop.
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)
- Status: documented in the DCL workflow documentation.