Revit 2025.3 API
Fabrication |
Represents a fabrication component in the Autodesk Revit MEP product.
Inheritance HierarchyNamespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.3.0.0 (25.3.0.0)
Syntax
The FabricationPart type exposes the following members.
Properties| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | Alias | The alias of the fabrication part. |
| AssemblyInstanceId |
The id of the assembly instance to which the element belongs.
(Inherited from Element) |
| BottomOfPartElevation | The associated elevation to the bottom of fabrication part off of the current level. |
| BoundingBox | Retrieves a box that circumscribes all geometry of the element. (Inherited from Element) |
| Category | Retrieves a Category object that represents the category or sub category in which the
element resides. (Inherited from Element) |
| CenterlineLength | The centerline length of the fabrication part. |
| ConnectorManager | The connector manager of the fabrication part. |
| CreatedPhaseId |
Id of a Phase at which the Element was created.
(Inherited from Element) |
| CutType | The cut type of the fabrication part. |
| DemolishedPhaseId |
Id of a Phase at which the Element was demolished.
(Inherited from Element) |
| DesignOption | Returns the design option to which the element belongs. (Inherited from Element) |
| Document | Returns the Document in which the Element resides. (Inherited from Element) |
| DomainType | The domain type for the fabrication part. |
| DoubleWallMaterial | The double wall material identifier of the fabrication part. |
| DoubleWallMaterialArea | The double wall material area of the fabrication part. If the fabrication part is not double walled, returns zero. |
| DoubleWallMaterialThickness | The double wall material thickness of the fabrication part. If the fabrication part is not double walled, returns zero. |
| FreeSize | The inner size of the fabrication part. |
| Geometry | Retrieves the geometric representation of the element. (Inherited from Element) |
| GeometryChecksum | Gets the geometry checksum of the fabrication part symbol, and it does nothing with the fabrication part instance position. |
| GroupId |
The id of the group to which an element belongs.
(Inherited from Element) |
| HangerRodKit | Specifies whether an ancillary kit is being used to override support rods, bolts and clips, if any. A value of 0 indicates no override is being used. |
| HasDoubleWall | True if the fabrication part is double walled. |
| HasInsulation | True if the fabrication part is insulated. |
| HasLining | True if the fabrication part is lined. |
| Id |
A unique identifier for an Element in an Autodesk Revit project.
(Inherited from Element) |
| InsulationArea | The insulation area of the fabrication part. If the fabrication part is not insulated, returns zero. |
| InsulationSpecification | The fabrication part insulation specification identifier. |
| InsulationThickness | The insulation thickness of the fabrication part. If the fabrication part is not insulated, returns zero. |
| InsulationType | The insulation type of the fabrication part. |
| IsBoughtOut | True if the fabrication part is bought out. |
| IsModifiable |
Identifies if the element is modifiable.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsTransient |
Indicates whether an element is transient or permanent.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsValidObject |
Specifies whether the .NET object represents a valid Revit entity.
(Inherited from Element) |
| ItemCustomId | The item custom identifier for the fabrication part. |
| ItemNumber | The item number that is used for identification, re-ordering from shop. |
| LevelId |
The id of the level associated with the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| LevelOffset | The associated level offset that indicates the distance from the center of the fabrication part to the current level. |
| LiningArea | The lining area of the fabrication part. If the fabrication part is not lined, returns zero. |
| LiningThickness | The lining thickness of the fabrication part. If the fabrication part is not lined, returns zero. |
| LiningType | The lining type of the fabrication part. |
| Location | This property is used to find the physical location of an element within a project. (Inherited from Element) |
| Material | The fabrication material identifier. |
| MaterialGauge | The fabrication material gauge identifier. |
| MaterialThickness | The material thickness of the fabrication part. |
| Name | A human readable name for the Element. (Inherited from Element) |
| Notes | The notes of the fabrication part. |
| Origin | The origin of the fabrication part element. |
| OverallSize | The overall size of the fabrication part. |
| OwnerViewId |
The id of the view that owns the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| ParameterBuiltInParameter | Retrieves a parameter from the element given a parameter id. (Inherited from Element) |
| ParameterDefinition | Retrieves a parameter from the element based on its definition. (Inherited from Element) |
| ParameterGuid | Retrieves a parameter from the element given a GUID for a shared parameter. (Inherited from Element) |
| Parameters | Retrieves a set containing all of the parameters that are contained within the element. (Inherited from Element) |
| ParametersMap | Retrieves a map containing all of the parameters that are contained within the element. (Inherited from Element) |
| PartGuid | The fabrication part's globally unique identifier. |
| PartStatus | The status identifier for the fabrication part. |
| Pinned |
Identifies if the element has been pinned to prevent changes.
(Inherited from Element) |
| ProductCode | The current database id of the part within the fabrication database. |
| ProductDataRange | The product data range of the fabrication part. |
| ProductFinishDescription | The product finish description of the fabrication part. |
| ProductInstallType | The product install type of the fabrication part. |
| ProductListEntry | The product entry index of the fabrication part. A value of -1 indicates the fabrication part is not a product list. |
| ProductLongDescription | The product long description of the fabrication part. |
| ProductMaterialDescription | The product material description of the fabrication part. |
| ProductName | The product name of the fabrication part. |
| ProductOriginalEquipmentManufacture | The product original equipment manufacture (OEM) of the fabrication part. |
| ProductShortDescription | The product short description of the fabrication part. |
| ProductSizeDescription | The product size description of the fabrication part. |
| ProductSpecificationDescription | The product specification description of the fabrication part. |
| ServiceAbbreviation | The associated service abbreviation for the fabrication service. |
| ServiceId | The fabrication part service identifier. The service can only be changed to compatible services. |
| ServiceName | The name of the service associated with the fabrication part. |
| ServiceType | The service type identifier of the fabrication part. |
| SheetMetalArea | The sheet metal area of the fabrication part. |
| Size | The size of the fabrication part. |
| Slope | The slope for the straight fabrication part. |
| Specification | The fabrication part specification identifier. |
| SpoolName | The spool name of the fabrication part. |
| TopOfPartElevation | The associated elevation to the top of fabrication part off of the current level. |
| UniqueId |
A stable unique identifier for an element within the document.
(Inherited from Element) |
| ValidationStatus | The validation status of the fabrication part. |
| Vendor | The vendor of the fabrication part. |
| VendorCode | The vendor code of the fabrication part. |
| VersionGuid |
Get the element version Guid.
(Inherited from Element) |
| ViewSpecific |
Identifies if the element is owned by a view.
(Inherited from Element) |
| Weight | The weight of the fabrication part. |
| WorksetId |
Get Id of the Workset which owns the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
Methods| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | AddPartCustomData | Add custom data type to the fabrication part. The new data gets the default value defined by the fabrication configuration. |
| AdjustEndLength | Adjusts the length for the specified connector. |
 | AlignPartByConnector | Align the part by its connector to a point and rotation in free space. |
| AlignPartByConnectors | Moves fabrication part by one of its connectors and aligns it to another connector. |
| AlignPartByConnectorToConnector | Align a part by its connector to another connector. This will replace the FabricationPart::AlignPartByConnectors method. |
| AlignPartByInsertionPoint | Align the part by its insertion point to a point and rotation in free space. |
| AlignPartByInsertionPointAndCutInToStraight | Align the part by its insertion point to a point and rotation on a straight. This will automatically size and connect the part being cut into, if possible. |
| ArePhasesModifiable |
Returns true if the properties CreatedPhaseId and DemolishedPhaseId can be modified for this Element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| CanAdjustEndLength | Checks if the end of fabrication part can be adjusted. |
| CanASlopeBeApplied | This will test if a slope can be applied to the part and maintain connections with any connected parts. |
| CanBeHidden | Indicates if the element can be hidden in the view. (Inherited from Element) |
| CanBeLocked |
Identifies if the element can be locked.
(Inherited from Element) |
| CanDeleteSubelement |
Checks if given subelement can be removed from the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| CanFlipPart | Validates if the fabrication part is one of the supported fabrication part types that can be flipped. |
| CanHaveTypeAssigned |
Identifies if the element can have a type assigned.
(Inherited from Element) |
| CanSplitStraight | Validates if the straight can be split into two at the passed in point. |
| ChangeTypeId(ElementId) |
Changes the type of the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| ConnectAndCouple | Makes a connection between the specified connectors and adds coupling if necessary. |
| Create(Document, FabricationItemFile, ElementId) | Creates a fabrication part element from a fabrication item file. |
| Create(Document, FabricationServiceButton, Int32, ElementId) | Creates a fabrication part element based on button. |
| Create(Document, FabricationServiceButton, Double, Double, ElementId) | Creates a fabrication part element based on button and size. |
| CreateHanger(Document, FabricationServiceButton, Int32, ElementId) | Creates a free placed hanger. |
| CreateHanger(Document, FabricationServiceButton, ElementId, Connector, Double, Boolean) | Creates a hanger on the fabrication part. |
| CreateHanger(Document, FabricationServiceButton, Int32, ElementId, Connector, Double, Boolean) | Creates a hanger on the fabrication part. |
| DeleteEntity |
Deletes the existing entity created by %schema% in the element
(Inherited from Element) |
| DeleteSubelement |
Removes a subelement from the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| DeleteSubelements | (Inherited from Element) |
| Dispose | (Inherited from Element) |
| Equals | Determines whether the specified object is equal to the current object. (Inherited from Object) |
| EvaluateAllParameterValues |
Evaluates all the parameters' values of the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| EvaluateParameterValues | (Inherited from Element) |
| Flip | Flips the fabrication part that is directionally oriented (tees, crosses, valves, dampers, etc.) to the opposite direction. |
| GetCalculatedDimensionValue | Gets the calculated dimension value. |
| GetDependentElements |
Get all elements that, from a logical point of view, are the children of this Element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetDimensionCalculatedOptions | Gets the calculated options of the fabrication dimension. |
| GetDimensions | Gets all fabrication dimensions. |
| GetDimensionValue | Gets the value of the fabrication dimension, returns value in Revit internal units. |
| GetEntity |
Returns the existing entity corresponding to the Schema if it has been saved in the
Element, or an invalid entity otherwise.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetEntitySchemaGuids |
Returns the Schema guids of any Entities stored in this element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetExternalFileReference |
Gets information pertaining to the external file referenced
by the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetExternalResourceReference |
Gets the ExternalResourceReference associated with a specified external resource type.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetExternalResourceReferenceExpanded |
Gets the collection of ExternalResourceReference associated with a specified external resource type.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetExternalResourceReferences |
Gets the map of the external resource references referenced
by the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetExternalResourceReferencesExpanded |
Gets the expanded map of the external resource references referenced
by the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetGeneratingElementIds |
Returns the ids of the element(s) that generated the input geometry object.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetGeometryObjectFromReference |
Retrieve one geometric primitive contained in the element given a reference.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetHashCode | Serves as the default hash function. (Inherited from Object) |
| GetHostedInfo | Gets the fabrication hosted element information. |
| GetInsulationLiningGeometry | Gets insulation and lining geometry for this fabrication part. |
| GetMaterialArea |
Gets the area of the material with the given id.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetMaterialIds |
Gets the element ids of all materials present in the element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetMaterialVolume |
Gets the volume of the material with the given id.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetMonitoredLinkElementIds |
Provides the link instance IDs when the element is monitoring.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetMonitoredLocalElementIds |
Provides the local element IDs when the element is monitoring.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetOrderedParameters |
Gets the parameters associated to the element in order.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetParameter | Retrieves a parameter from the element given identifier. (Inherited from Element) |
| GetParameterFormatOptions |
Returns a FormatOptions override for the element Parameter, or a default FormatOptions if no override exists.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetParameters | Retrieves the parameters from the element via the given name. (Inherited from Element) |
| GetPartAncillaryUsage | Gets a list of all ancillary usage information for the part. |
| GetPartCustomDataInteger | Get custom data integer value for the specified custom data. |
| GetPartCustomDataReal | Get custom data real value for the specified custom data. |
| GetPartCustomDataText | Get custom data text for the specified custom data. |
| GetPhaseStatus |
Gets the status of a given element in the input phase
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetProductListEntryCount | Gets the number of product entries for this part. |
| GetProductListEntryName | Gets the specified product list entry name. |
| GetRodInfo | Gets the fabrication rod information. |
| GetSubelements |
Returns the collection of element subelements.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetTransform | Gets the transformation matrix of the fabrication part element. |
| GetType | Gets the Type of the current instance. (Inherited from Object) |
| GetTypeId |
Returns the identifier of this element's type.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetValidTypes |
Obtains a set of types that are valid for this element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| GetVersionHistory | Gets a history of version change information about the current part. |
| HasCustomData | Check if fabrication part contains custom data already. |
| HasNoConnections | Checks to see if all the fabrication part's connectors are open. |
| HasPhases |
Returns true if this Element has the properties CreatedPhaseId and DemolishedPhaseId.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsAHanger | Checks whether it is a hanger. |
| IsAStraight | Checks whether it is a straight part. |
| IsATap | Checks if it is any sort of tap. |
| IsCreatedPhaseOrderValid |
Returns true if createdPhaseId and demolishedPhaseId are in order.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsDemolishedPhaseOrderValid |
Returns true if createdPhaseId and demolishedPhaseId are in order.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsDimensionCalculated | Checks if the fabrication dimension is calculated. |
| IsExternalFileReference |
Determines whether this Element represents an external
file.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsHidden | Identifies if the element has been permanently hidden in the view. (Inherited from Element) |
| IsMonitoringLinkElement |
Indicate whether an element is monitoring any elements in any linked models.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsMonitoringLocalElement |
Indicate whether an element is monitoring other local elements.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsPhaseCreatedValid |
Returns true if createdPhaseId is an allowed value for the property CreatedPhaseId in this Element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsPhaseDemolishedValid |
Returns true if demolishedPhaseId is an allowed value for the property DemolishedPhaseId in this Element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| IsProductList | Gets whether or not the fabrication part is a product list. |
| IsProductListEntryCompatibleSize | Checks to see if this part can be changed to the specified product entry without altering any connected dimensions. |
| IsSameAs | |
| IsValidType(ElementId) |
Checks if given type is valid for this element.
(Inherited from Element) |
| LookupParameter | Attempts to find a parameter on the element which has the given name. (Inherited from Element) |
| OptimizeLengths | |
| PlaceAsTap | Places the part by its connector to a specific position on the straight part at the specified distance from the host part connector. |
| PlaceFittingAsCutIn | Places the fitting on the straight part by cut in, use the fitting's focal point as the insertion position. |
| RefersToExternalResourceReference |
Determines whether this Element uses external resources associated with
a specified external resource type.
(Inherited from Element) |
| RefersToExternalResourceReferences |
Determines whether this Element uses external resources.
(Inherited from Element) |
| RemovePartCustomData | Remove custom data from the fabrication part. |
| Reposition | Repositions the fabrication straight part to another end of the run. |
| RotateConnectedPartByConnector | Rotates a connected fabrication part around the axis of the specified connector. |
| RotateConnectedTap | Rotates a connected fabrication tap by the specified angles about the primary and secondary axis. |
| SaveAsFabricationJob | |
| SetCalculatedDimensionValue | Sets the calculated dimension value. |
| SetDimensionValue | Sets the fabrication dimension value. The value is in Revit internal units. |
| SetEntity |
Stores the entity in the element. If an Entity described by the same Schema already
exists, it is overwritten.
(Inherited from Element) |
| SetPartCustomDataInteger | Set the custom data integer value for the specified custom data. |
| SetPartCustomDataReal | Set the custom data real value for the specified custom data. |
| SetPartCustomDataText | Set the custom data real value for the specified custom data. |
| SetPositionByEnd | Positions the connector of the fabrication part element by the passed point. |
| SplitStraight(XYZ) | Splits the straight into two at the passed in point. |
| SplitStraight(Document, ElementId, XYZ) | Splits the straight into two at the passed in point. |
| StretchAndFit | |
| ToString | Returns a string that represents the current object. (Inherited from Object) |
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