Function Entry: VLAX-VARIANT-TYPE

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Function Entry: VLAX-VARIANT-TYPE

Name

vlax-variant-type

Class

Visual LISP automation accessor

Syntax

(vlax-variant-type variant)

Arguments and Values

variant — variant.

Description

Determines the data type of a variant.

Return Values

Integer type code.

Autodesk documents values such as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 8192+n for safearray-bearing variants.

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-type (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2024/ENU/AutoCAD-MAC-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-14029CC8-2839-432B-ABFC-F470AFA7606B.htm)
[About Working with Variants (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/PLK/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-5AEC3752-6612-4289-89CC-6F9EA6228155.htm)

Exceptional Situations

Signals an AutoLISP-visible error if the argument is not a variant.

Compatibility

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