Function Entry: VLAX-MAKE-SAFEARRAY

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Function Entry: VLAX-MAKE-SAFEARRAY

Name

vlax-make-safearray

Class

Visual LISP automation utility

Syntax

(vlax-make-safearray type bounds)

Arguments and Values

type — integer constant naming the element type.
bounds — one or more dotted pairs (l-bound . u-bound) defining dimensions.

Autodesk documents the element-type constants:

vlax-vbInteger
vlax-vbLong
vlax-vbSingle
vlax-vbDouble
vlax-vbString
vlax-vbObject
vlax-vbBoolean
vlax-vbVariant

Description

Creates a safearray.

Return Values

Safearray object.

Side Effects

Allocates automation-array storage.

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

[vlax-make-safearray (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/KOR/AutoCAD-LT-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-E0D40331-096B-4A52-A0D7-10204829C4A6.htm)
[About Safearrays (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/PTB/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-986313E1-0AEB-41DA-BC8B-093437F42B6A.htm)

Notes

Autodesk documents a maximum of 16 dimensions.

Compatibility

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