Function Entry: VL-SYMBOL-NAME

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Function Entry: VL-SYMBOL-NAME

Name

vl-symbol-name

Class

Visual LISP Function

Syntax

(vl-symbol-name sym)

Arguments and Values

sym: symbol

Description

Returns the string name of a symbol.

Return Values

String corresponding to the symbol name.

Side Effects

None.

Exceptional Situations

Erroneous if the argument is not a symbol acceptable to the active host semantics.

Compatibility

Belongs to the Visual LISP reflection/introspection 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.

Source Notes

[Symbol-Handling Functions Reference (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2022/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-796EFF94-E904-4F5B-B120-C6D2DCD8646A.htm)
Status: documented by family summary; dedicated page still desirable.