Function Entry: VLAX-GET-PROPERTY

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Function Entry: VLAX-GET-PROPERTY

Name

vlax-get-property

Class

Visual LISP Property Function

Syntax

(vlax-get-property obj property [index ...])

Arguments and Values

  • obj: automation object
  • property: property designator
  • optional index arguments for indexed properties

Description

Returns the value of a property on an automation object.

Return Values

Property value in the appropriate AutoLISP/Visual LISP representation, possibly including VARIANT, SAFEARRAY, scalar, string, or object values.

Side Effects

None beyond object-model access.

Notes

Autodesk documents that this function was formerly named vlax-get.

Exceptional Situations

Erroneous if the property does not exist, is inaccessible, or the automation layer is unavailable.

Compatibility

Core part of the ActiveX/VLA property access model.

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.