Convert Method

Converts the set of MEP design elements into fabrication parts.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB.Fabrication
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 24.0.0.0 (24.0.0.0)
Since: 2017

Syntax

C#
`public DesignToFabricationConverterResult Convert( ISet<ElementId> selection, int serviceId )`

Visual Basic
`Public Function Convert ( _ selection As ISet(Of ElementId), _ serviceId As Integer _ ) As DesignToFabricationConverterResult`

Visual C++
`public: DesignToFabricationConverterResult Convert( ISet<ElementId^>^ selection, int serviceId )`

Parameters

selection: Type: System.Collections.GenericISetElementId
The set of element identifiers to convert from MEP design elements to fabrication parts.

serviceId: Type: SystemInt32
The identifier of the fabrication service.

Remarks

After this method has been invoked, call:

GetConvertedFabricationParts to get a set of element identifiers for the newly created fabrication parts.
GetElementsWithOpenConnector to get a set of fabrication part or MEP design element identifiers with open connectors, caused by fittings failing to convert.

Exceptions

Exception	Condition
Autodesk.Revit.ExceptionsArgumentException	the selection contains invalid elements to convert. -or- the specified fabrication service is not valid for all domains in the selection.
Autodesk.Revit.ExceptionsArgumentNullException	A non-optional argument was null
Autodesk.Revit.ExceptionsInvalidOperationException	no fabrication configuration is loaded.

See Also

DesignToFabricationConverter Class

Autodesk.Revit.DB.Fabrication Namespace

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