Type Entry: VLA-OBJECT

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Type Entry: VLA-OBJECT

Name

VLA-OBJECT

Class

Host Type (ActiveX / automation)

Description

An ActiveX automation object handle (Visual LISP ActiveX), returned e.g. by vlax-ename->vla-object and the vla-* family. type returns VLA-OBJECT.

Representation

Opaque COM/automation object reference.

Valid Operations

vlax-get-property, vlax-put-property, vlax-invoke-method, vlax-release-object, type

Availability

AutoCAD 2026: documented (Visual LISP ActiveX; Windows-hosted).
BricsCAD V26: BricsCAD provides a compatible ActiveX/automation layer; confirm designator by probe.
Status: documented; platform-dependent (chapter 20 owns the semantics).

Source Notes

[type (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/PLK/AutoCAD-LT-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-506C9CC8-B0BD-4A4C-B4C2-006750504509.htm)
Status: documented; see chapter 20 (ActiveX, COM, and Automation).