Function Entry: VL-SORT

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Function Entry: VL-SORT

Name

vl-sort

Class

Visual LISP list function

Syntax

(vl-sort lst comparison-function)

Arguments and Values

  • lst — list to sort.
  • comparison-function — function designator of two arguments returning non-nil when the first argument should precede the second.

Description

Sorts a list according to the specified comparison relation.

Return Values

Returns a list containing the elements of lst in sorted order.

Notes

  • Autodesk documents that duplicate elements may be eliminated from the result.
  • The comparison function may be supplied as a symbol, quoted lambda expression, or function form.

Side Effects

None specified by Autodesk at the language level.

Availability

  • AutoCAD 2026: documented (per Autodesk reference page).
  • BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible (no contradicting page found).
  • Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.