Create Method


Linear Dimension Create Method

Creates a new instance of an Linear Dimension element within the project.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.0.0.0 (25.0.0.0)
Syntax
public static LinearDimension Create(
	Document document,
	View dbView,
	Line line,
	IList<Reference> references
)

Parameters

document Document
The document where new Linear Dimension is created.
dbView View
The view in which the Linear Dimension will appear.
line Line
The line of the annotation
references IList Reference
references that the Linear Dimension will witness.

Return Value

LinearDimension
The newly created Linear Dimension instance, or if the operation fails.
Exceptions
Exception Condition
ArgumentNullException A non-optional argument was null
See Also
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