Function Entry: VLAX-GET-OR-CREATE-OBJECT

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Function Entry: VLAX-GET-OR-CREATE-OBJECT

Name

vlax-get-or-create-object

Class

Visual LISP automation utility

Syntax

(vlax-get-or-create-object progid)

Arguments and Values

  • progid — string naming the desired ActiveX object.

Autodesk documents the format as: 

<Vendor>.<Component>.<Version>

Description

Returns a running instance of an application object, or creates a new instance if the application is not currently running.

Return Values

VLA-object.

Side Effects

May create an external automation server process.

Compatibility

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

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.