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getkword

(getkword [prompt])

The getkword function prompts the user to enter a keyword.

Keywords are established by a prior call of the initget function.

Arguments

prompt

If the optional argument prompt contains a valid string, it is displayed in the Command Window; otherwise, no prompt is displayed.

Return Value

The function returns the keyword entered or picked by the user or nil.

Example

: (initget 257 "Yes No")

: (getkword "Erase entities ? (Y/N): ")

Related Functions

initget



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