Splits the family instance element at a point on its defining curve.
Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 26.1.0.0 (26.1.0.34)
Syntax
C#
public ElementId Split( double param )
Parameters
- param Double
- The normalized parameter value along the element (should be greater than 0 and less than 1).
Return Value
ElementIdThe newly created family instance id.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentException | Thrown when parameter is out of range. |
| InvalidOperationException | Thrown when the family instance element cannot be split. |
Remarks
Splitting is permitted for architectural and structural columns, beams and braces. Beams and braces that are not a line or an arc is not permitted. See CanSplit to determine if the family instance is allowed to be split by this method.
Splitting modifies this family instance and adds a second family instance to the model.