Function Entry: VLAX-GET-ACAD-OBJECT

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Function Entry: VLAX-GET-ACAD-OBJECT

Name

vlax-get-acad-object

Class

Visual LISP automation utility

Syntax

(vlax-get-acad-object)

Description

Retrieves the top-level AutoCAD application object for the current session.

Return Values

VLA-object representing the AutoCAD Application object.

Side Effects

None beyond automation-layer access.

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 Accessing the AutoCAD Application Object (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/CHS/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-62F07541-9663-4D83-B5EE-24D562351FCE.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.
The returned object is the root of the AutoCAD object model hierarchy.

Compatibility

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