Reference Callout - Get Boundary Curves

#1

Hi,

I’m trying to get the boudnary curves of a reference callout.
Usually it is easy with regular view using View.GetCropBoxCurves. The problem with the reference callout is that it is not an actual view - it is just a reference but still it has boudnary curves. One possible approach is what @Dimitar_Venkov suggested for callouts - Objects in Callouts. This works - but the problem is that the bounding box is including also the callout head - image which is not quite right.

I searched for Revit API Method and found this - http://www.revitapidocs.com/2017.1/248f20e0-9735-5733-2c8a-6b871bb17d3b.htm
But I’m not experienced enough for using this with Python. Hope someone can help me with this and sucsessfully to get the curves of reference callout

#2

The only way to get this information is with Python. I recommend trying to use the API method you found. It’s definitely worth getting yourself familiar with Python.

#3

Yes, I know that learning Python will be good investment =) I already know the basics but some methods are difficult.
Tomorrow I will share my progress and what errors I get. Hope someone will give me a clue how to fix the script.
Cheers!

#4

Hi There,
I managed to implement the API method and make the Python Script

Crop
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I also used the code inside View.GetCropBoxCurves node from MEPover package.
Thanks!

#5

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks