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UsesInstanceGeometry Method

Identifies if the family instance has its own geometry, or uses the symbol's geometry with a transform.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB.IFC
Assembly: RevitAPIIFC (in RevitAPIIFC.dll) Version: 2015.0.0.0 (2015.0.0.0)
Since: 2012

Syntax

C# 
public static bool UsesInstanceGeometry(
	FamilyInstance familyInstance
)
Visual Basic 
Public Shared Function UsesInstanceGeometry ( _
	familyInstance As FamilyInstance _
) As Boolean
Visual C++ 
public:
static bool UsesInstanceGeometry(
	FamilyInstance^ familyInstance
)

Parameters

familyInstance
Type: Autodesk.Revit.DB FamilyInstance
The family instance.

Return Value

True if the instance has its own geometry. False if the symbol's geometry is used.

Remarks

A Family Instance can have its own copy of geometry, or use the symbol's geometry with a transform. This method identifies the source of this family instance's geometry.

Exceptions

Exception Condition
Autodesk.Revit.Exceptions ArgumentNullException A non-optional argument was NULL

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