Function Entry: VL-DOC-REF

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Function Entry: VL-DOC-REF

Name

vl-doc-ref

Class

Namespace function

Syntax

(vl-doc-ref symbol)

Description

Retrieves the value of a variable from the associated document namespace.

Return Values

Current value of symbol in the document namespace.

Side Effects

None.

Availability

AutoCAD 2026: documented (per Autodesk reference page).
AutoCAD 2022: verified present as a SUBR by runtime probe 2026-08-09.
BricsCAD V25 and V26: verified present as a SUBR by runtime probe 2026-08-09. The Bricsys DevRef "VLX NameSpace Support" page documents the family as supported since V18.2 (DEScoder v2.7+).
Status: verified on both vendors (no longer "presumed compatible"); see chapter 22 § VLX namespace family: verification 2026-08-09.

Source Notes

[VLX Namespace Functions Reference (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/CHT/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-5784FC6F-82DD-4459-879B-6EC3BD5E88D1.htm)
Status: documented by family page.