Function Entry: ASCII

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Function Entry: ASCII

Name

ascii

Class

Function

Syntax

(ascii string)

Arguments and Values

  • string: string whose first character is examined

Description

Returns the code of the first character in the string.

Return Values

Integer character code.

Side Effects

None.

Compatibility

Autodesk explicitly documents behavior changes after AutoCAD 2021 due to Unicode support.

Notes

This function is one of the clearest probes into the observable character model of a given host/version.

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.