Function Entry: CHR

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Function Entry: CHR

Name

chr

Class

Function

Syntax

(chr integer)

Arguments and Values

integer: character code

Autodesk documents the accepted range as 1 to 65536 in Unicode-capable behavior.

Description

Returns a one-character string corresponding to the given character code.

Return Values

String of length one under ordinary observable semantics.

Side Effects

None.

Compatibility

Like ascii, chr is affected by the pre-Unicode / post-Unicode split.

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

[chr (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2025/ESP/AutoCAD-MAC-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-5846BFDD-AE5F-4B2F-99E0-0B9DBA667739.htm)

Notes

Autodesk documents that AutoCAD 2021 changed chr from legacy ASCII-oriented behavior to Unicode-code-point-oriented behavior when LISPSYS is 1 or 2.