# Synopsis

(macro) MDA_PTR iges_GetDbptr(long de)

# Purpose

Get database pointer corresponding to a DE.

# Description

The database pointer which corresponds to the specified DE number will be returned. The database pointer will be constructed using the current model so de must be legal within the current model (however no checks are made for an invalid de). If a de value of 0 is specified, MDA_NULL_PTR will be returned.

# Input

## de

DE number to return the database pointer for

# Return

The database pointer of the specified DE.