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: 21.0.0.0 (21.1.1.109)
Since:  2011

Syntax

C#
public static bool IsVoidInstanceCuttingElement(
	Element element
)
Visual Basic
Public Shared Function IsVoidInstanceCuttingElement ( _
	element As Element _
) As Boolean
Visual C++
public:
static bool IsVoidInstanceCuttingElement(
	Element^ element
)

Parameters

element
Type: Autodesk.Revit.DB..::..Element
The cutting family instance

Return Value

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

Remarks

A family instance can cut if the family has unattached voids and the family's parameter "Cut with Voids When Loaded" is checked.

Exceptions

ExceptionCondition
Autodesk.Revit.Exceptions..::..ArgumentNullException A non-optional argument was NULL

See Also