Function Entry: VLAX-3D-POINT

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Function Entry: VLAX-3D-POINT

Name

vlax-3D-point

Class

Visual LISP automation utility

Syntax

(vlax-3D-point point)

Autodesk also documents these equivalent calling patterns:

(vlax-3D-point x y)
(vlax-3D-point x y z)

Arguments and Values

point: point-like AutoLISP value

When numeric arguments are supplied directly:

x, y, z — numbers

Description

Creates an ActiveX-compatible variant 3D point structure.

Return Values

Variant-like automation value representing a 3D point.

Side Effects

None.

Compatibility

Part of the Windows-oriented automation bridge.

Notes

Autodesk documents that when only x and y are supplied, z defaults to 0.0.
Autodesk documents that the resulting object is suitable for methods requiring a variant containing a three-element array of doubles.

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.

Source Notes

[About Safearrays with Variants (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/HUN/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-FF4F04CC-9DEF-41C7-8C8A-20635DE22A41.htm)

Compatibility

Available only on Windows; not available on macOS or Web.