Function Entry: VL-REGISTRY-DESCENDENTS
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Function Entry: VL-REGISTRY-DESCENDENTS
Name
vl-registry-descendents
Class
Visual LISP Function
Syntax
(vl-registry-descendents reg-key [val-names])
Arguments and Values
reg-key: string; a registry / plist key path.val-names(optional): when supplied as a non-nil value, the function returns the value names underreg-keyrather than its sub-keys.
Description
Returns the immediate children of reg-key — sub-key names by default, or value names when val-names is non-nil.
Return Values
A list of strings, or nil if the key does not exist or has no children.
Side Effects
None.
Examples
Not documented on the vendor page.
Availability
- AutoCAD 2026: documented (Windows + macOS).
- BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible.
- Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.
Source Notes
- [vl-registry-descendents (AutoLISP 2026)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-3A2A4AA0-8799-4B0A-AD26-443A8B4DD9BE.htm)
- Status: documented (Phase 3 body fill).