Function Entry: VL-CATCH-ALL-APPLY

← Prev | ↑ Chapter | Next → | Index | Symbols

Function Entry: VL-CATCH-ALL-APPLY

Name

vl-catch-all-apply

Class

Visual LISP Function

Syntax

(vl-catch-all-apply function arg-list)

Arguments and Values

  • function: function designator
  • arg-list: list of arguments

Description

Calls function with arg-list, trapping errors and returning a catch-all error object instead of unwinding directly into the caller.

Return Values

  • normal function result on success
  • catch-all error object on failure

Side Effects

Side effects are those of the invoked function up to the point of failure or success.

Compatibility

Part of the Visual LISP error-handling layer.

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.