Revit 2025.3 API
Family |
Adds a coping (cut) to a steel beam.
Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.3.0.0 (25.3.0.0)
Syntax
public bool AddCoping( FamilyInstance cutter )
Public Function AddCoping ( cutter As FamilyInstance ) As Boolean
public: bool AddCoping( FamilyInstance^ cutter )
member AddCoping : cutter : FamilyInstance -> bool
Parameters
- cutter FamilyInstance
- A steel beam or column. May not be or itself.
Return Value
Boolean
Exception | Condition |
---|---|
ArgumentNullException | Thrown when 'cutter' is . |
ArgumentException | Thrown when 'cutter' refers to this instance. |
InvalidOperationException | Thrown when regeneration fails. |

This beam will be cut to fit another element, the cutter. The cut will include an offset
determined by the parameter STRUCTURAL_COPING_DISTANCE. The parameter affects all copings
on this element. This function corresponds to Tools -> Coping in Revit Structure.
See Also