Function Entry: VL-BB-SET
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Function Entry: VL-BB-SET
Name
vl-bb-set
Class
Namespace function
Syntax
(vl-bb-set symbol value)
Description
Sets a variable in the blackboard namespace.
Return Values
The value assigned or another host-defined success value.
Side Effects
Mutates blackboard-namespace state.
Arguments and Values
symbol: quoted symbol naming the blackboard variablevalue: any AutoLISP value except a function
Notes
- Autodesk documents the return value as the assigned value.
- Autodesk documents blackboard addressing as namespace communication across documents.
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
- [vl-bb-set (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/CSY/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-2B1484FC-BBD1-408B-A8A0-DB931363630F.htm)
- [Namespace Communication Functions Reference (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2025/ITA/AutoCAD-MAC-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-F5DD5472-1695-4CA3-9110-E6008E87BB89.htm)
- Status: documented.