The functions described in this section operate on entity data and can be used to modify the current drawing database.
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About Entity Data Functions (AutoLISP)
Topics in this section
- About Adding an Entity without Using the Command Function (AutoLISP)
An application can add an entity to the drawing database by calling the entmake function. - About Creating Complex Entities without Using the Command Function (AutoLISP)
Complex entities (a block, polyface mesh, or "legacy" polyline) can be created by making multiple calls to entmake, using a separate call for each subentity. - About Obtaining Entity Information (AutoLISP)
The entget function returns the definition data of a specified entity as a list. - About Modifying an Entity without the Command Function (AutoLISP)
An entity can be modified directly by changing its entity list and posting the changes back to the database. - About Deleting an Entity (AutoLISP)
Entities can be deleted using the entdel function or AutoCAD ERASE command (with command).
Parent topic: About Object Handling (AutoLISP)