IsVoidInstanceCuttingElement Method


Instance Void Cut Utils Is Void Instance Cutting Element Method

Indicates if the element is a family instance with unattached voids that can cut other elements.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.0.0.0 (25.0.0.0)
Syntax
public static bool IsVoidInstanceCuttingElement(
	Element element
)

Parameters

element Element
The cutting family instance

Return Value

Boolean
Returns true if the element is a family instance with unattached voids that can cut other elements.
Exceptions
Exception Condition
ArgumentNullException A non-optional argument was null
Remarks
A family instance can cut if the family has unattached voids and the family's parameter "Cut with Voids When Loaded" is checked.
See Also
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