The Inspect window supports the ability to store and retrieve part of an object with the use of a reserved global variable named *obj*.
The *obj* variable can be accessed from an AutoLISP program, the AutoCAD Command prompt, or the Visual LISP Console window. You might find this variable helpful as a temporary storage area while browsing through the data structures of a symbol.
The value of the *obj* variable can be assigned from the Elements list of the Inspect window.