Function Entry: VLAX-DUMP-OBJECT

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Function Entry: VLAX-DUMP-OBJECT

Name

vlax-dump-object

Class

Visual LISP automation utility

Syntax

(vlax-dump-object obj [detail])

Arguments and Values

obj — VLA-object.
detail — optional generalized boolean; if non-nil, methods are listed in addition to properties.

Description

Lists an object's properties and optionally the methods that apply to the object.

Return Values

Returns T.

Side Effects

Produces diagnostic output about the object.

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 Listing an Object's Properties and Methods (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/ESP/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-4805C525-0E7F-4407-A473-D83ECAF1A940.htm)
[Object-Handling Functions Reference (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/KOR/AutoCAD-LT-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-6FB61071-0F0D-40EF-A873-7C3561F03C29.htm)

Notes

Autodesk documents this as requiring vl-load-com in the classic extension model.

Compatibility

Available on AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT for Windows; not available on macOS or Web.