API_Attribute Union Reference

Describes the different attributes. More...

#include <APIdefs_Attributes.h>

Public Attributes
API_Attr_Head	header
	A common header for all the attribute types. It contains information which applies to all the attribute types.
API_LayerType	layer
	A layer attribute.
API_LinetypeType	linetype
	A line type attribute.
API_FilltypeType	filltype
	A fill type attribute.
API_CompWallType	compWall
	A composite wall attribute.
API_MaterialType	material
	A material attribute.
API_LayerCombType	layerComb
	A layer combination attribute.
API_ZoneCatType	zoneCat
	A zone category attribute.
API_ProfileAttrType	profile
	A custom profile attribute for walls, beams, and columns.
API_PenTableType	penTable
	A named pen table attribute..
API_MEPSystemType	mepSystem
	A MEP System attribute.
API_OperationProfileType	operationProfile
	An Energy Evaluation operation profile.
API_BuildingMaterialType	buildingMaterial
	A building material attribute.

Detailed Description

Describes the different attributes.

Remarks

Database items named attributes are global collections of layers, pen colors, surface materials, fill patterns, etc. that are available to all eligible tools. They are referenced by indices and changes to an attribute effects every element that uses that attribute. Attributes can be accessed and edited through the Options menu. API functions operating on the attribute set begin with the ACAPI_Attribute_ prefix, refer to the Attribute Manager for more details. Many attribute related functions use the API_Attribute structure on the parameter list. As a general rule, you have to fill the required fields in the union, then Archicad parses the request based on the values, and passes the return parameters in the same parameter. This is why most of the functions do not have the const directive in the prototypes.