SurfaceArea Property


Solid Surface Area Property

Returns the total surface area of this solid.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.0.0.0 (25.0.0.0)
Syntax
public double SurfaceArea { get; }

Return Value

Double
The real number equal to the total area of this solid.
Exceptions
Exception Condition
InvalidOperationException Thrown when this solid is not a valid Geometry object.
Remarks
Calculates the surface area by adding together the areas of faces comprising this solid. Will slightly underestimate if curved surfaces are present.
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