Function Entry: VL-UNLOAD-VLX
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Function Entry: VL-UNLOAD-VLX
Name
vl-unload-vlx
Class
VLX namespace control function
Syntax
(vl-unload-vlx appname)
Arguments and Values
appname— string naming a VLX application loaded in its own namespace, without the.vlxextension.
Description
Unloads a VLX application that was loaded in a separate namespace.
Return Values
Returns T if successful.
Exceptional Situations
Signals an AutoLISP-visible error if the named application cannot be unloaded.
Notes
- Autodesk documents that this does not apply to VLX applications loaded into the current document namespace.
- Recent Autodesk references say the function is supported on macOS and Web but has no effect there because VLX files are Windows-only.
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
- [vl-unload-vlx (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/PLK/AutoCAD-LT-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-7AF6AC48-3435-4625-B210-C8FFFF1D2717.htm)
- [VLX Namespace Functions Reference (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/CHT/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-5784FC6F-82DD-4459-879B-6EC3BD5E88D1.htm)