Simplify elements geometry

[skabart1993]

Hello everyone,

I am trying to simfplify the geometry of elements (such as cylinders, shperes, etc.) throgh the API.

My first idea was simple:

1. Retrieve a mesh from all faces with low quality using face.Triangulate(0);

2. Apply the new mesh for element's geometry.

However, it does not work. I have seen messages on the forum stating that working with geometry through the API is not allowed. Anyway, I believe that there it should be another approach to tackle this issue. I would appreciate any help.

[jeremy_tammik]

No. There is no way that you can specify Revit element geometry. Please bear in mind that Revit is a BIM authoring tool. The BIM is completely driven by parameters and constraints.

There is no geometry in the BIM!

The model as you see it (and its geometry) is just a view of the elements, their relationships, parameters and constraints.

[jeremy_tammik]

Edited and added to the blog for the sake of completeness:

https://thebuildingcoder.typepad.com/blog/2023/10/no-geometry-touching-geometry-and-cut-geometry.htm...