AddAssociation Method


Analytical To Physical Association Manager Add Association(Element Id, Element Id) Method

Adds a new association between an analytical element and a physical element.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB.Structure
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.3.0.0 (25.3.0.0)
Syntax
public void AddAssociation(
	ElementId analyticalElementId,
	ElementId physicalElementId
)

Parameters

analyticalElementId ElementId
Id of the analytical element.
physicalElementId ElementId
Id of the physical element.
Exceptions
Exception Condition
ArgumentException Analytical id is not valid or has already defined another association. -or- Physical id is not valid or has already defined another association.
ArgumentNullException A non-optional argument was null
Remarks
The arguments must be ids of an analytical and of a physical element that don't have other associations, otherwise an exception is thrown. Physical element can have one of these categories:
  • Columns
  • Curtain Wall Panels
  • Floors
  • Generic Models
  • Mass
  • Parts
  • Railings
  • Ramps
  • Roofs
  • Stairs
  • Structural Columns
  • Structural Foundation
  • Structural Framing
  • Structural Trusses
  • Structural Beam System
  • Walls
Analytical element can have one of these categories:
  • Analytical Member
  • Analytical Panel
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