Function Entry: VLAX-OBJECT-RELEASED-P

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Function Entry: VLAX-OBJECT-RELEASED-P

Name

vlax-object-released-p

Class

Visual LISP automation predicate

Syntax

(vlax-object-released-p obj)

Arguments and Values

obj — VLA-object.

Description

Determines whether an object has been released.

Return Values

T if the object has been released
nil otherwise

Notes

Autodesk documents that erasing an object does not release it.
Autodesk documents that an object becomes released when vlax-release-object is called, when AutoLISP garbage collection reclaims it, or when the drawing database is destroyed at session end.

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-object-released-p (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/KOR/AutoCAD-LT-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-23DA7B30-FBB5-40DC-A93E-E1FC2A5D8B6F.htm)
[About Releasing Objects and Freeing Memory (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/ESP/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-4A2C849B-C0E0-4991-905D-A916B2CD3F25.htm)

Compatibility

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