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LightType.SetLightDistribution

Public Class

Replace the current LightDistribution object with the given object

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB.Lighting

Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.0.0.0 (25.0.0.0)

Syntax

public void SetLightDistribution(
  LightDistribution lightDistribution
)

Parameters

lightDistribution LightDistribution

An instance of an object derived from LightDistribution

Exceptions

Exception

Condition

ArgumentException

The LightDistribution is the argument that is being validated The LightDistribution is not valid because it of a different derived type than the current LightDistribution derived type.

ArgumentNullException

A non-optional argument was null

Remarks

The argument object is cloned Light distribution is a family element parameter. All other LightType properties and methods except for light shape are family type parameters. Changes to family type parameters may not be committed in the same transaction with changes to family element parameters, otherwise the modifications to the family type may be lost. Always use a separate transaction for changes to the shape and distribution of a light.