Create Method


Divided Surface Create Method

Creates a new instance of a divided surface with a default layout.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.3.0.0 (25.3.0.0)
Syntax
public static DividedSurface Create(
	Document document,
	Reference faceReference
)

Parameters

document Document
The document.
faceReference Reference
Reference that represents a face.

Return Value

DividedSurface
The newly created divided surface.
Exceptions
Exception Condition
ArgumentException The document does not allow creation of a divided surface. -or- Reference is unstable import element -or- Reference does not represent a face -or- Reference already hosts a divided surface
ArgumentNullException A non-optional argument was null
InvalidOperationException The document is in failure mode: an operation has failed, and Revit requires the user to either cancel the operation or fix the problem (usually by deleting certain elements).
ModificationForbiddenException The document is in failure mode: an operation has failed, and Revit requires the user to either cancel the operation or fix the problem (usually by deleting certain elements). -or- The document is being loaded, or is in the midst of another sensitive process.
ModificationOutsideTransactionException The document has no open transaction.
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