Function Entry: VLAX-RELEASE-OBJECT

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Function Entry: VLAX-RELEASE-OBJECT

Name

vlax-release-object

Class

Visual LISP automation utility

Syntax

(vlax-release-object obj)

Arguments and Values

obj — VLA-object.

Description

Releases a drawing or automation object.

Return Values

Integer on success.

Side Effects

Releases underlying automation resources.

Exceptional Situations

Signals an AutoLISP-visible error if the object has already been released.

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-release-object (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/HUN/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-85FA59E7-9EC9-4690-8CEE-318BF542C0E6.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)

Notes

Autodesk documents that the actual COM release can be deferred until garbage collection.
Autodesk documents that gc can be used to force collection, though excessive use may hurt performance.

Compatibility

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