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	What is the difference between the (command) and (vl-cmdf) LISP functions?
	These AutoCAD-command-invoking functions are almost identical. The newer `(vl-cmdf)` VisualLISP function verifies the parameters passed to AutoCAD and invokes the command only if the arguments are valid. Compare e.g.: (setq p (getpoint)) (vl-cmdf "_ID" p) (vl-cmdf "_ID" "dummy") (command "_ID" "dummy") `(vl-cmdf)` returns T if the command was invoked successfully (nil otherwise).

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CAD tip # 4170:

What is the difference between the (command) and (vl-cmdf) LISP functions?