getobj

GETOBJ is a function name used in multiple programming and scripting environments to retrieve a reference to an object. The exact behavior and syntax vary, but a common pattern is that GETOBJ accepts an identifier—such as a string name, numeric id, or handle—and returns a reference to the corresponding object, or a null or undefined value if no match is found.

In game development and 3D graphics APIs, GETOBJ is often used to fetch objects from a scene graph, object registry, or resource manager. Lookups may be performed by name, type, or tag, and some implementations may create or initialize the object if it is absent. Performance considerations include caching results and avoiding repeated lookups in tight loops or update cycles.

In data-oriented code or scripting environments, GETOBJ can be part of a library that manages a pool of reusable objects. Here it typically returns a handle or pointer that can be used in subsequent calls to manipulate the object’s properties or state. Because GETOBJ is not standardized, differences in return types, error handling, and case sensitivity are common across languages and frameworks.

Developers should consult the specific API documentation for their environment to understand parameter types, return values, error signaling, and threading implications. See also related concepts such as object retrieval, object registry, and object pools.