What is Document class in Revit API

What is Document class in Revit API?

In the Revit API, the Document class represents a Revit project file. It provides various functionalities to interact with the project, such as retrieving file information, closing, and saving the document. Here are some key aspects of the Document class:

  1. File Information: You can retrieve details like the file path name and project title.

  2. Close and Save Methods: The class provides methods to close and save the document.

  3. Element Management: Revit maintains all Element objects in a project, and the Document class helps manage these elements.

The Document class is essential for developers working with the Revit API as it allows them to manipulate and manage project files effectively.

Document class snap
Document class snap

You can declare a global variable of the document class, which you can later assign inside the execute method, like the snap above. You can use this RvtDoc variable for later use.

Look at the code snippet! For now, it is okay if it looks strange to you; in the later section, you will learn easily.