Special Form Entry: VLAX-FOR
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Special Form Entry: VLAX-FOR
Name
vlax-for
Class
Special Form
Syntax
(vlax-for var collection [expr ...])
Description
Iterates over an ActiveX collection object.
Compatibility
- Autodesk classifies
vlax-foras a special form - Windows-only in Autodesk documentation because it depends on ActiveX support
Notes
This construct belongs to the Visual LISP / ActiveX layer, not the core portable AutoLISP layer.
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
- [About Special Forms (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2017/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-F992EAA3-AFFC-425D-B7C9-6A9CB0EA2768.htm)
- [AutoLISP Extensions Reference (AutoLISP/ActiveX)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/KOR/AutoCAD-LT-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-07C3599E-EC87-4EC0-8F0B-8DE4BD150A64.htm)
- Status: category documented; detailed semantics tied to ActiveX collections.