Function Entry: VLAX-ENAME->VLA-OBJECT

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Function Entry: VLAX-ENAME->VLA-OBJECT

Name

vlax-ename->vla-object

Class

Visual LISP Object Function

Syntax

(vlax-ename->vla-object ename)

Arguments and Values

  • ename: entity name

Description

Converts an AutoLISP entity name to a corresponding ActiveX/VLA object.

Return Values

VLA-object.

Side Effects

None.

Affected By

  • availability of the ActiveX/automation layer
  • validity of the entity name

Exceptional Situations

Erroneous if the entity name is invalid or the automation layer is unavailable.

Compatibility

  • part of the Visual LISP automation bridge
  • Autodesk documents this in the ActiveX/Windows-oriented layer
  • clautolisp may emulate this through a compatibility layer on non-Windows hosts

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.