Special Form Entry: TRACE

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Special Form Entry: TRACE

Name

trace

Class

Special Form

Syntax

(trace [sym ...])

Description

Enables tracing of function calls for debugging.

Compatibility

Autodesk classifies trace as a special form.

Notes

Detailed debugger/tracer output semantics are not fully developed in this draft.

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

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Status: category documented; detailed semantics still sparse.