Cannot find StructConnections Elements with ElementIntersectsSolidFilter

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I'm trying to find structural connections by passing a ElementIntersectsSolidFilter.

I'have been using this filter to find columns and framing successfully, but I just found out it dosen't work for structural connections.

                IEnumerable<Element> connections = new FilteredElementCollector(doc)
                    .OfClass(typeof(FamilyInstance))
                    .OfCategory(BuiltInCategory.OST_StructConnections)
                    .WherePasses(new ElementIntersectsSolidFilter(Cylinder));

After I change ".OfCategory(BuiltInCategory.OST_StructuralColumns)" to ".OfCategory(BuiltInCategory.OST_StructConnections)"

it returns nothing. Any solutions? Thanks

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

That is because Structural Connections do are not able to be used in clash detection or interference checking.  Unfortunately, you will have to use a different Category for these elements to be used in this manner.  

Keith

[Anonymous]

I guess using bounding box is the only way.Thanks