Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB

ExternalFileUtils

Class

Description:
A utility class containing functions related to external file references.

Remarks:
Elements which are external file references refer to files outside of the base .rvt file. Examples include Revit links, CAD links, the element which stores the location of the keynote file, and rendering decals.

Inheritance Hierarchy:
System.Object
Autodesk.Revit.DB.ExternalFileUtils

Syntax

public static class ExternalFileUtils

Public NotInheritable Class ExternalFileUtils

public ref class ExternalFileUtils abstract sealed

[<AbstractClassAttribute>]
[<SealedAttribute>]
type ExternalFileUtils = class end

ExternalFileUtils Class Members:

Name	Description
GetAllExternalFileReferences	Gets the ids of all elements which are external file references.
GetExternalFileReference	Gets the external file referencing data for the given element.
GetFileBasedTempFolder	Gets a temp folder based on the given file name
IsExternalFileReference	Determines whether the given element represents an external file.