Function Entry: VLAX-CURVE-GETDISTATPOINT

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Function Entry: VLAX-CURVE-GETDISTATPOINT

Name

vlax-curve-getDistAtPoint

Class

Visual LISP curve function

Syntax

(vlax-curve-getDistAtPoint curve point)

Arguments and Values

curve — VLA-object designating a curve.
point — 3D point list in WCS on the curve.

Description

Returns the length of the curve's segment between the curve's start point and the specified point.

Return Values

real 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-getDistAtPoint (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2023/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-627E64B0-B34C-4E7A-AC69-745EDAC1080D.htm)

Compatibility

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