IsValidTarget Method (Boolean, Element)


Column Attachment Is Valid Target(Boolean, Element) Method

Says whether the element can be used as a target for a new attachment.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.0.0.0 (25.0.0.0)
Syntax
public static bool IsValidTarget(
	bool forSlantedColumn,
	Element target
)

Parameters

forSlantedColumn Boolean
If true, check whether the target is valid for a slanted column; if false, check whether the target is valid for a vertical column.
target Element
A proposed target element for a column attachment.

Return Value

Boolean
Exceptions
Exception Condition
ArgumentNullException A non-optional argument was null
Remarks
Valid targets are roofs, floors, ceilings, levels. Beams and braces are valid targets, except for slanted columns.
See Also
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