topic Re: Set SetElementOverrides inside an IUpdater in Revit API Forum

Set SetElementOverrides inside an IUpdater

atir5UTNF — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:16:27 GMT

Hi,

Is it possible to set SetElementOverrides (e.g., change color etc..) inside an updater?
For some reason this line causes my updater to fail.

If I skip this line, it works.

Thanks.

Re: Set SetElementOverrides inside an IUpdater

ricaun — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:32:59 GMT

I suppose is possible, never tried.

What error/exception happens in the updater when you use SetElementOverrides? And a sample code with your update Execute(UpdaterData data) method would help.

Re: Set SetElementOverrides inside an IUpdater

atir5UTNF — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:42:43 GMT

Yes, it turns out it's possible.

I tried writing a simple example to send you, and it worked there.

The issue on my actual updater was that the elements I was trying to override were created inside the updater, so I had to call regenerate() before making changes.

Thanks.