FabricationPart Methods


The FabricationPart type exposes the following members.

Methods

  NameDescription
Public methodAddPartCustomData
Add custom data type to the fabrication part. The new data gets the default value defined by the fabrication configuration.
Public methodAdjustEndLength
Adjusts the length for the specified connector.
Public methodStatic memberAlignPartByConnector
Align the part by its connector to a point and rotation in free space.
Public methodStatic memberAlignPartByConnectors
Moves fabrication part by one of its connectors and aligns it to another connector.
Public methodStatic memberAlignPartByConnectorToConnector
Align a part by its connector to another connector. This will replace the FabricationPart::AlignPartByConnectors method.
Public methodStatic memberAlignPartByInsertionPoint
Align the part by its insertion point to a point and rotation in free space.
Public methodStatic memberAlignPartByInsertionPointAndCutInToStraight
Align the part by its insertion point to a point and rotation on a straight. This will automatically size and connect the part being cut into, if possible.
Public methodArePhasesModifiable
Returns true if the properties CreatedPhaseId and DemolishedPhaseId can be modified for this Element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodCanAdjustEndLength
Checks if the end of fabrication part can be adjusted.
Public methodCanASlopeBeApplied
This will test if a slope can be applied to the part and maintain connections with any connected parts.
Public methodCanBeHidden
Indicates if the element can be hidden in the view.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodCanBeLocked
Identifies if the element can be locked.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodCanDeleteSubelement
Checks if given subelement can be removed from the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodCanFlipPart
Validates if the fabrication part is one of the supported fabrication part types that can be flipped.
Public methodCanHaveTypeAssigned
Identifies if the element can have a type assigned.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodCanSplitStraight
Validates if the straight can be split into two at the passed in point.
Public methodChangeTypeId(ElementId)
Changes the type of the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodStatic memberConnectAndCouple
Makes a connection between the specified connectors and adds coupling if necessary.
Public methodStatic memberCreate(Document, FabricationItemFile, ElementId)
Creates a fabrication part element from a fabrication item file.
Public methodStatic memberCreate(Document, FabricationServiceButton, Int32, ElementId)
Creates a fabrication part element based on button.
Public methodStatic memberCreate(Document, FabricationServiceButton, Double, Double, ElementId)
Creates a fabrication part element based on button and size.
Public methodStatic memberCreateHanger(Document, FabricationServiceButton, Int32, ElementId)
Creates a free placed hanger.
Public methodStatic memberCreateHanger(Document, FabricationServiceButton, ElementId, Connector, Double, Boolean)
Creates a hanger on the fabrication part.
Public methodStatic memberCreateHanger(Document, FabricationServiceButton, Int32, ElementId, Connector, Double, Boolean)
Creates a hanger on the fabrication part.
Public methodDeleteEntity
Deletes the existing entity created by %schema% in the element
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodDeleteSubelement
Removes a subelement from the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodDeleteSubelements
Removes the subelements from the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodDispose (Inherited from Element.)
Public methodEquals
Determines whether the specified Object is equal to the current Object.
(Inherited from Object.)
Public methodEvaluateAllParameterValues
Evaluates all the parameters' values of the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodEvaluateParameterValues
Evaluate the parameters' values of the element on the given parameter ID set.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodFlip
Flips the fabrication part that is directionally oriented (tees, crosses, valves, dampers, etc.) to the opposite direction.
Public methodGetCalculatedDimensionValue
Gets the calculated dimension value.
Public methodGetDependentElements
Get all elements that, from a logical point of view, are the children of this Element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetDimensionCalculatedOptions
Gets the calculated options of the fabrication dimension.
Public methodGetDimensions
Gets all fabrication dimensions.
Public methodGetDimensionValue
Gets the value of the fabrication dimension, returns value in Revit internal units.
Public methodGetEntity
Returns the existing entity corresponding to the Schema if it has been saved in the Element, or an invalid entity otherwise.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetEntitySchemaGuids
Returns the Schema guids of any Entities stored in this element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetExternalFileReference
Gets information pertaining to the external file referenced by the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetExternalResourceReference
Gets the ExternalResourceReference associated with a specified external resource type.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetExternalResourceReferenceExpanded
Gets the collection of ExternalResourceReference associated with a specified external resource type.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetExternalResourceReferences
Gets the map of the external resource references referenced by the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetExternalResourceReferencesExpanded
Gets the expanded map of the external resource references referenced by the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetGeneratingElementIds
Returns the ids of the element(s) that generated the input geometry object.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetGeometryObjectFromReference
Retrieve one geometric primitive contained in the element given a reference.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetHashCode
Serves as a hash function for a particular type.
(Inherited from Object.)
Public methodGetHostedInfo
Gets the fabrication hosted element information.
Public methodGetInsulationLiningGeometry
Gets insulation and lining geometry for this fabrication part.
Public methodGetMaterialArea
Gets the area of the material with the given id.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetMaterialIds
Gets the element ids of all materials present in the element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetMaterialVolume
Gets the volume of the material with the given id.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetMonitoredLinkElementIds
Provides the link instance IDs when the element is monitoring.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetMonitoredLocalElementIds
Provides the local element IDs when the element is monitoring.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetOrderedParameters
Gets the parameters associated to the element in order.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetParameter
Retrieves a parameter from the element given identifier.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetParameterFormatOptions
Returns a FormatOptions override for the element Parameter, or a default FormatOptions if no override exists.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetParameters
Retrieves the parameters from the element via the given name.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetPartAncillaryUsage
Gets a list of all ancillary usage information for the part.
Public methodGetPartCustomDataInteger
Get custom data integer value for the specified custom data.
Public methodGetPartCustomDataReal
Get custom data real value for the specified custom data.
Public methodGetPartCustomDataText
Get custom data text for the specified custom data.
Public methodGetPhaseStatus
Gets the status of a given element in the input phase
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetProductListEntryCount
Gets the number of product entries for this part.
Public methodGetProductListEntryName
Gets the specified product list entry name.
Public methodGetRodInfo
Gets the fabrication rod information.
Public methodGetSubelements
Returns the collection of element subelements.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetTransform
Gets the transformation matrix of the fabrication part element.
Public methodGetType
Gets the Type of the current instance.
(Inherited from Object.)
Public methodGetTypeId
Returns the identifier of this element's type.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetValidTypes
Obtains a set of types that are valid for this element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodGetVersionHistory
Gets a history of version change information about the current part.
Public methodHasCustomData
Check if fabrication part contains custom data already.
Public methodHasNoConnections
Checks to see if all the fabrication part's connectors are open.
Public methodHasPhases
Returns true if this Element has the properties CreatedPhaseId and DemolishedPhaseId.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsAHanger
Checks whether it is a hanger.
Public methodIsAStraight
Checks whether it is a straight part.
Public methodIsATap
Checks if it is any sort of tap.
Public methodIsCreatedPhaseOrderValid
Returns true if createdPhaseId and demolishedPhaseId are in order.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsDemolishedPhaseOrderValid
Returns true if createdPhaseId and demolishedPhaseId are in order.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsDimensionCalculated
Checks if the fabrication dimension is calculated.
Public methodIsExternalFileReference
Determines whether this Element represents an external file.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsHidden
Identifies if the element has been permanently hidden in the view.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsMonitoringLinkElement
Indicate whether an element is monitoring any elements in any linked models.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsMonitoringLocalElement
Indicate whether an element is monitoring other local elements.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsPhaseCreatedValid
Returns true if createdPhaseId is an allowed value for the property CreatedPhaseId in this Element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsPhaseDemolishedValid
Returns true if demolishedPhaseId is an allowed value for the property DemolishedPhaseId in this Element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodIsProductList
Gets whether or not the fabrication part is a product list.
Public methodIsProductListEntryCompatibleSize
Checks to see if this part can be changed to the specified product entry without altering any connected dimensions.
Public methodIsSameAs
Compare this fabrication part with the part passed and checks the pattern dimensions and options. A list of fields that can be ignored in the comparison check can be specified.
Public methodIsValidType(ElementId)
Checks if given type is valid for this element.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodLookupParameter
Attempts to find a parameter on the element which has the given name.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodStatic memberOptimizeLengths
Optimizes the length fabrication straight parts.
Public methodStatic memberPlaceAsTap
Places the part by its connector to a specific position on the straight part at the specified distance from the host part connector.
Public methodStatic memberPlaceFittingAsCutIn
Places the fitting on the straight part by cut in, use the fitting's focal point as the insertion position.
Public methodRefersToExternalResourceReference
Determines whether this Element uses external resources associated with a specified external resource type.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodRefersToExternalResourceReferences
Determines whether this Element uses external resources.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodRemovePartCustomData
Remove custom data from the fabrication part.
Public methodStatic memberReposition
Repositions the fabrication straight part to another end of the run.
Public methodStatic memberRotateConnectedPartByConnector
Rotates a connected fabrication part around the axis of the specified connector.
Public methodStatic memberRotateConnectedTap
Rotates a connected fabrication tap by the specified angles about the primary and secondary axis.
Public methodStatic memberSaveAsFabricationJob
Save fabrication parts to an MEP job that can be opened in the fabrication software.
Public methodSetCalculatedDimensionValue
Sets the calculated dimension value.
Public methodSetDimensionValue
Sets the fabrication dimension value. The value is in Revit internal units.
Public methodSetEntity
Stores the entity in the element. If an Entity described by the same Schema already exists, it is overwritten.
(Inherited from Element.)
Public methodSetPartCustomDataInteger
Set the custom data integer value for the specified custom data.
Public methodSetPartCustomDataReal
Set the custom data real value for the specified custom data.
Public methodSetPartCustomDataText
Set the custom data real value for the specified custom data.
Public methodSetPositionByEnd
Positions the connector of the fabrication part element by the passed point.
Public methodSplitStraight(XYZ)
Splits the straight into two at the passed in point.
Public methodSplitStraight(Document, ElementId, XYZ)
Splits the straight into two at the passed in point.
Public methodStatic memberStretchAndFit
Stretch the fabrication part from the specified connector and fit to the target routing end.
Public methodToString
Returns a string that represents the current object.
(Inherited from Object.)

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