Compiled Visual LISP code is in a binary format which end customers cannot read, so programming algorithms and intellectual property are secure. With compiled LISP applications, support costs can be reduced and CAD standards can be established because end customers can no longer modify, intentionally or inadvertently, their applications. Visual LISP includes an ActiveX Automation interface for AutoLISP Customers now have access to entity object methods and properties. Object Reactors will execute LISP based on AutoCAD events. Visual LISP's access to the Reactor system offers support for editor, linker and database reactors.
Customers have access to operating system file operation functions.
Visual LISP has an extended library of list manipulation tools.