Function Entry: VLAX-CURVE-GETCLOSESTPOINTTO

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Function Entry: VLAX-CURVE-GETCLOSESTPOINTTO

Name

vlax-curve-getClosestPointTo

Class

Visual LISP curve function

Syntax

(vlax-curve-getClosestPointTo curve point [extend])

Arguments and Values

curve — VLA-object designating a curve.
point — 3D point list in WCS.
extend — optional generalized boolean requesting search on the extended curve.

Description

Returns the point in WCS on a curve that is nearest to the specified point.

Return Values

3D point list or nil

Side Effects

None.

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

[vlax-curve-getClosestPointTo (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2023/JPN/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-90F585FE-D5C8-4C08-AFC7-A09A697EA52A.htm)

Compatibility

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