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 variable
  • value: 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.