Function Entry: VLAX-VARIANT-CHANGE-TYPE

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Function Entry: VLAX-VARIANT-CHANGE-TYPE

Name

vlax-variant-change-type

Class

Visual LISP automation conversion

Syntax

(vlax-variant-change-type variant type)

Arguments and Values

variant — variant.
type — integer variant-type constant.

Description

Returns the value of a variant after changing it from one data type to another.

Return Values

Integer, real, string, VLA-object, safearray, T, or nil.

Autodesk documents that the original variant value is unchanged.

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-variant-change-type (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/CHS/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-64714B92-0662-496E-8C9B-99DFCE7CAFB1.htm)

Compatibility

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