Function Entry: VLAX-MAKE-VARIANT

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Function Entry: VLAX-MAKE-VARIANT

Name

vlax-make-variant

Class

Visual LISP automation utility

Syntax

(vlax-make-variant value [type])

Arguments and Values

value — integer, real, string, VLA-object, safearray, T, nil, or existing variant.
type — optional integer type constant.

Description

Creates a variant data type.

Return Values

Variant object.

Side Effects

None.

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-variant (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/CHS/AutoCAD-MAC-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-A1B964E3-89B4-4655-9E37-B24401450CDA.htm)
[About Working with Variants (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/PLK/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-5AEC3752-6612-4289-89CC-6F9EA6228155.htm)

Notes

If type is omitted, Autodesk documents a default mapping from the supplied AutoLISP value to a variant type.
In particular, an integer defaults to vlax-vbLong, not vlax-vbInteger.

Compatibility

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