Function Entry: STARTIMAGE
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Function Entry: STARTIMAGE
Name
`startimage`
Class
DCL Function
Syntax
(start_image key)
Arguments and Values
key: case-sensitive string; the image tile.
Description
Starts the creation of an image in a dialog-box image tile. Subsequent `fillimage, slideimage, and vectorimage calls draw into the active image until endimage is invoked. Do not call settile between startimage and endimage`.
Return Values
The key string on success; nil on failure.
Side Effects
Latches the named tile as the active image target.
Examples
See `fillimage and slideimage`.
Availability
- AutoCAD 2026: documented.
- BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible.
- Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.
Source Notes
- [startimage (AutoLISP 2026)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-4CB5C93A-6357-4853-B918-0F3EE375201C.htm)
- Status: documented (Phase 3 body fill).