### Instance

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ApplicationShim.html

Gets an existing Inventor.Application instance, creating a new one if necessary.

```APIDOC
## Instance()

### Description
Gets an existing Inventor.Application instance, and creates a new instance if one cannot be retrieved.

### Method
public static Application Instance()

### Returns
- **Inventor.Application**: The Inventor Application instance.

### Remarks
VB.net/iLogic example:

```vb
Dim oApp As Application = ApplicationShim.Instance()
```

C# example:

```csharp
Application app = ApplicationShim.Instance();
```
```

--------------------------------

### Get or Create Inventor Application Instance (C#)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ApplicationShim.html

Retrieves an existing Inventor Application instance. If no instance is found, a new one will be created.

```csharp
Application app = ApplicationShim.Instance()
```

--------------------------------

### Get or Create Inventor Application Instance (VB.NET/iLogic)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ApplicationShim.html

Retrieves an existing Inventor Application instance. If no instance is found, a new one will be created.

```vbnet
Dim oApp As Application = ApplicationShim.Instance()
```

--------------------------------

### CurrentInstance

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ApplicationShim.html

Gets the current Inventor.Application instance without creating a new one if it doesn't exist.

```APIDOC
## CurrentInstance()

### Description
Gets a current Inventor.Application instance. This will not create a new instance if one cannot be found.

### Method
public static Application CurrentInstance()

### Returns
- **Inventor.Application**: The current Inventor Application instance.

### Remarks
VB.net/iLogic example:

```vb
Dim oApp As Application = ApplicationShim.CurrentInstance()
```

C# example:

```csharp
Application app = ApplicationShim.CurrentInstance();
```
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter by Name (C#)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Extension method to get a parameter from a PartDocument by its name. Requires a valid PartDocument and parameter name.

```csharp
public static Parameter GetParameter(this PartDocument document, string parameterName)
```

--------------------------------

### Document Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.PdfExporter.html

Gets or sets the drawing document that will be exported to PDF.

```APIDOC
## Document

### Description
The drawing document to be exported.

### Property Value
- **Inventor.Document**
```

--------------------------------

### Call PathShim Function in iLogic

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docfx/articles/quick-start.md

Example of calling a function from the InventorShims API within an iLogic rule. This specific example checks if a given path is a library path.

```vb
PathShim.IsLibraryPath("C:\This\Is\A\Test", ThisApplication)
```

--------------------------------

### Enumerate Parameters in PartDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Use this method to get an enumerable collection of all parameters within a PartDocument. Ensure you have a valid PartDocument object.

```csharp
public static IEnumerable<Parameter> EnumerateParameters(this PartDocument document)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter Names from AssemblyDocument (C#)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Extension method to retrieve a list of all parameter names within an AssemblyDocument. Ensure the document is valid.

```csharp
public static List<string> GetParameterNames(this AssemblyDocument document)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter by Name from Document

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves a specific parameter from any Inventor Document by its name. This is a general-purpose method for parameter retrieval.

```vb
Dim oParameter As Parameter = GetParameter(oDoc, "ParameterName")
```

```csharp
public static Parameter GetParameter(this Document document, string parameterName)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter Names from PartDocument (C#)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Extension method to retrieve a list of all parameter names within a PartDocument. Ensure the document is valid.

```csharp
public static List<string> GetParameterNames(this PartDocument document)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Current Inventor Application Instance (VB.NET/iLogic)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ApplicationShim.html

Retrieves the current Inventor Application instance. This method will not create a new instance if one is not found.

```vbnet
Dim oApp As Application = ApplicationShim.CurrentInstance()
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameters from PartDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves the Parameters object from an Inventor PartDocument. This is essential for working with parameters in part files.

```vb
Dim oParams As Parameters = GetParameters(oPartDoc)
```

```csharp
public static Parameters GetParameters(this PartDocument document)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Current Inventor Application Instance (C#)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ApplicationShim.html

Retrieves the current Inventor Application instance. This method will not create a new instance if one is not found.

```csharp
Application app = ApplicationShim.CurrentInstance()
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter by Name from AssemblyDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves a specific parameter from an AssemblyDocument by its name. The parameter name must be provided as a string.

```vb
Dim oParameter As Parameter = GetParameter(oAssemblyDoc, "ParameterName")
```

```csharp
public static Parameter GetParameter(this AssemblyDocument document, string parameterName)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter Names from Document (C#)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Extension method to retrieve a list of all parameter names within a generic Inventor Document. This method is applicable to any document type.

```csharp
public static List<string> GetParameterNames(this Document document)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter Names from DrawingDocument (C#)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Extension method to retrieve a list of all parameter names within a DrawingDocument. Ensure the document is valid.

```csharp
public static List<string> GetParameterNames(this DrawingDocument document)
```

--------------------------------

### OneFilePerPartInstance

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StlExporter.html

A boolean property that determines whether an assembly is exported as a single file or multiple files, where each part instance gets its own file.

```APIDOC
## OneFilePerPartInstance

### Description

Determines whether an assembly is exported as one or multiple files.

### Property Type

System.Boolean
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter by Name in PartDocument (VB)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves a specific parameter object from a PartDocument using its name. Ensure the PartDocument and parameter name are valid.

```vbnet
Dim oParameter As Parameter = GetParameter(oPartDoc, "ParameterName")
```

--------------------------------

### TranslatorShim.StlExporter

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StlExporter.html

This section details the methods available for the StlExporter class, which is part of the TranslatorShim namespace. It includes methods for setting and getting attribute values, creating attribute sets, and checking for attribute existence.

```APIDOC
## TranslatorShim.StlExporter

### Description
Provides methods for exporting STL files.

### Methods

*   **Export(Object, String)**: Exports an object to an STL file.
*   **Export(Object, String, Object)**: Exports an object to an STL file with specified options.

### Parameters

#### Export(Object, String)

*   **obj** (Object) - The object to export.
*   **filePath** (String) - The path to save the STL file.

#### Export(Object, String, Object)

*   **obj** (Object) - The object to export.
*   **filePath** (String) - The path to save the STL file.
*   **options** (Object) - Optional export options.
```

--------------------------------

### Get Numeric Parameter Value from AssemblyDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Gets the value of a specified numeric parameter from an Inventor AssemblyDocument. The parameter is identified by its name.

```vb
Msgbox(GetParameterValue(oAssemblyDoc, "ParameterName"))
```

```csharp
public static string GetParameterValue(this AssemblyDocument document, string parameterName)
```

--------------------------------

### Build Commands

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docfx/articles/Contributing.md

Run these commands in PowerShell or cmd in the repo folder to build the project.

```powershell
Nuke
or
Nuke compile
```

--------------------------------

### Build Commands

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/articles/Contributing.html

Run these commands in the repository folder using PowerShell or cmd to build the project.

```bash
Nuke
```

```bash
Nuke compile
```

--------------------------------

### ApplicationProtocol Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter.html

Specifies the type of STEP file to be created (AP203, AP214, or AP242). Defaults to AP214 for compatibility.

```APIDOC
## ApplicationProtocol

### Description
The type of STEP file to be created: AP203 / AP214 / AP242. Defaults to AP214 for compatibility with other software.

### Property Value
- **ApplicationProtocol** (StepProtocolEnum) - The STEP protocol version.
```

--------------------------------

### Description Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter.html

Sets the description for the STEP file. Defaults to the document's Description iProperty.

```APIDOC
## Description

### Description
Defaults to the document's Description iProperty.

### Property Value
- **Description** (System.String) - The description of the STEP file.
```

--------------------------------

### GetParameterValue(Document, String)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Gets the value of a numeric parameter from an Inventor document.

```APIDOC
## GetParameterValue(Document, String)

### Description
Gets the value of a numeric parameter.

### Method
This is a static extension method.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.Document) - Required - The Inventor document.
- **parameterName** (System.String) - Required - Name of the parameter as a string.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **System.String** - The value of the parameter.

### VB Sample
```vb
Msgbox(GetParameterValue(oDoc, "ParameterName"))
```
```

--------------------------------

### Filename

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Specifies the full path to the STEP file that will be imported. If left empty, it defaults to the STEP file's location.

```APIDOC
## Filename

### Description
The full file path of the STEP file to be imported. Defaults to the location of the STEP file if left blank.

### Property
- **Filename** (System.String) - Gets or sets the full file path of the STEP file to import.
```

--------------------------------

### StepImporter.SurfaceType

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Gets or sets the surface organization type for the imported STEP file.

```APIDOC
## Property: SurfaceType

### Description

Gets or sets the surface organization type for the imported STEP file. This determines how surfaces are organized within the imported model.

### Declaration

```csharp
public ImportedSurfaceOrganizationTypeEnum SurfaceType { get; set; }
```

### Property Value

- **Type**: Inventor.ImportedSurfaceOrganizationTypeEnum
- **Description**: Specifies the organization type for surfaces in the imported file.
```

--------------------------------

### GetParameterValue(PartDocument, String)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Gets the value of a numeric parameter from an Inventor part document.

```APIDOC
## GetParameterValue(PartDocument, String)

### Description
Gets the value of a numeric parameter.

### Method
This is a static extension method.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.PartDocument) - Required - The Inventor part document.
- **parameterName** (System.String) - Required - Name of the parameter as a string.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **System.String** - The value of the parameter.

### VB Sample
```vb
Msgbox(GetParameterValue(oPartDoc, "ParameterName"))
```
```

--------------------------------

### Create New Inventor Application Instance (C#)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ApplicationShim.html

Creates a new Inventor Application instance. By default, the instance will be visible.

```csharp
Application app = ApplicationShim.NewInstance()
```

--------------------------------

### GetParameterValue(DrawingDocument, String)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Gets the value of a numeric parameter from an Inventor drawing document.

```APIDOC
## GetParameterValue(DrawingDocument, String)

### Description
Gets the value of a numeric parameter.

### Method
This is a static extension method.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.DrawingDocument) - Required - The Inventor drawing document.
- **parameterName** (System.String) - Required - Name of the parameter as a string.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **System.String** - The value of the parameter.

### VB Sample
```vb
Msgbox(GetParameterValue(oDrawingDoc, "ParameterName"))
```
```

--------------------------------

### Export(String)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter.html

Exports the current document to a STEP (.stp) file at the specified file path.

```APIDOC
## Export(String)

### Description

Export to STP file with the specified full file path.

### Method

void

### Endpoint

N/A (Method call)

### Parameters

#### Path Parameters

- **OutputFile** (System.String) - Required - The full path where the STP file will be saved.
```

--------------------------------

### StepImporter.ImportAsCompositePart()

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Imports a STEP file as a composite part file.

```APIDOC
## Method: ImportAsCompositePart()

### Description

Imports a STEP file as a composite part file.

### Declaration

```csharp
public PartDocument ImportAsCompositePart()
```

### Returns

- **Type**: Inventor.PartDocument
- **Description**: Imported part document.
```

--------------------------------

### Export()

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter.html

Exports the current document to a STEP (.stp) file. The output file will have the same name and be saved in the same directory as the source document.

```APIDOC
## Export()

### Description

Export to STP file with the same folder and filename as the document.

### Method

void

### Endpoint

N/A (Method call)

### Parameters

None
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameters from DrawingDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves the Parameters object from an Inventor DrawingDocument. This allows access to parameters associated with a drawing.

```vb
Dim oParams As Parameters = GetParameters(oDrawingDoc)
```

```csharp
public static Parameters GetParameters(this DrawingDocument document)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameters from AssemblyDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves the Parameters object from an Inventor AssemblyDocument. This is useful for accessing and manipulating parameters within an assembly.

```vb
Dim oParams As Parameters = GetParameters(oAssemblyDoc)
```

```csharp
public static Parameters GetParameters(this AssemblyDocument document)
```

--------------------------------

### FilenamePrefix

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Sets a prefix for the filename during the import process.

```APIDOC
## FilenamePrefix

### Description
Sets a prefix for the filename during the import process.

### Property
- **FilenamePrefix** (System.String) - Gets or sets the filename prefix.
```

--------------------------------

### StepImporter.ImportAsMultiBodyPart()

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Imports a STEP file as a multi-body part file.

```APIDOC
## Method: ImportAsMultiBodyPart()

### Description

Imports a STEP file as a multi-body part file.

### Declaration

```csharp
public PartDocument ImportAsMultiBodyPart()
```

### Returns

- **Type**: Inventor.PartDocument
- **Description**: Imported part document.
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter by Name from DrawingDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves a specific parameter from a DrawingDocument by its name. Use this when working with parameters in drawing files.

```vb
Dim oParameter As Parameter = GetParameter(oDrawingDoc, "ParameterName")
```

```csharp
public static Parameter GetParameter(this DrawingDocument document, string parameterName)
```

--------------------------------

### DisplayWhenDone

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Controls whether the imported document is displayed immediately after import. If false, the document is opened hidden and can be shown later.

```APIDOC
## DisplayWhenDone

### Description
Displays the document after it has imported. Otherwise, it will be opened as a hidden document, which can be shown using `Document.Views.Add()`

### Property
- **DisplayWhenDone** (System.Boolean) - Gets or sets a value indicating whether to display the document after import.
```

--------------------------------

### Export() Method

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StlExporter.html

Exports the current document to an STL file in the same directory with the same filename.

```APIDOC
## Export() Method

### Description

Exports the current document to an STL file, using the same folder and filename as the document.

### Declaration

```csharp
public void Export()
```
```

--------------------------------

### NewInstance

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ApplicationShim.html

Creates a new Inventor Application instance, with an option to control its visibility.

```APIDOC
## NewInstance(Boolean)

### Description
Creates a new Inventor Application instance.

### Method
public static Application NewInstance(bool visibility = true)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **visibility** (System.Boolean) - Optional - An optional boolean value indicates the visibility of the new Inventor instance: true = visible.

### Returns
- **Inventor.Application**: The newly created Inventor Application instance.

### Remarks
C# example:

```csharp
Application app = ApplicationShim.NewInstance();
```
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter Value (VB.NET) - PartDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves the value of a numeric parameter specifically from an Inventor PartDocument. Use this for part-specific operations.

```vb.net
Msgbox(GetParameterValue(oPartDoc, "ParameterName"))
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter Value (VB.NET) - DrawingDocument

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves the value of a numeric parameter specifically from an Inventor DrawingDocument. Use this for drawing-specific operations.

```vb.net
Msgbox(GetParameterValue(oDrawingDoc, "ParameterName"))
```

--------------------------------

### StepImporter Constructor

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Initializes a new instance of the StepImporter class. The Filename parameter specifies the full path to the STEP file, and the Application parameter is the Inventor Application instance.

```APIDOC
## StepImporter(String, Application)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of [StepImporter]. `Filename` is the full file path of the STEP file to be imported.

### Method
Constructor

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **Filename** (System.String) - Required - The full file path of the STEP file to be imported.
- **Application** (Inventor.Application) - Required - The Inventor Application instance.
```

--------------------------------

### StlExporter Constructors

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StlExporter.html

Initializes a new instance of the StlExporter class.

```APIDOC
## StlExporter(Document)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of [StlExporter](InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StlExporter.html).

### Parameters
#### Parameters
- **Document** (Inventor.Document) - Description: The document to be exported.
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameter Value (VB.NET)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves the value of a numeric parameter from an Inventor document. Use this when working with general Inventor documents.

```vb.net
Msgbox(GetParameterValue(oDoc, "ParameterName"))
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateReferencingDocuments(AssemblyDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in an AssemblyDocument object.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateReferencingDocuments(AssemblyDocument)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in an AssemblyDocument object.

### Method
Extension Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.AssemblyDocument) - The AssemblyDocument to enumerate referencing documents from.
```

--------------------------------

### StepProtocolEnum

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.html

Wrapper for the ApplicationProtocolType used by the STEP export method.

```APIDOC
## StepProtocolEnum

### Description
Wrapper for the ApplicationProtocolType that is used by the STEP export method.

### Enum
InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepProtocolEnum
```

--------------------------------

### AdvancedHealing Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Gets or sets a value indicating whether slight alterations in surface geometry are allowed to stitch surfaces during import.

```APIDOC
## AdvancedHealing

### Description
If selected, slight alterations in the surface geometry are allowed to stitch the surfaces.

### Property Type
System.Boolean
```

--------------------------------

### DwgExporter Constructors

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.DwgExporter.html

Initializes a new instance of the DwgExporter class.

```APIDOC
## DwgExporter(Document)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of [DwgExporter](InventorShims.TranslatorShim.DwgExporter.html) with the default export configuration.

### Parameters
- **Document** (Inventor.Document) - The document to be exported.
```

```APIDOC
## DwgExporter(Document, String)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of [DwgExporter](InventorShims.TranslatorShim.DwgExporter.html) with a custom export configuration file.

### Parameters
- **Document** (Inventor.Document) - The document to be exported.
- **ConfigurationFile** (System.String) - The ini file specifying the export configuration.
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateParameters(AssemblyDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Enumerate all parameter objects in a provided AssemblyDocument object as IEnumerable{Parameter}.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateParameters(AssemblyDocument)

### Description
Enumerate all parameter objects in a provided AssemblyDocument object as IEnumerable{Parameter}.

### Method
static

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.AssemblyDocument) - Description: The AssemblyDocument to enumerate parameters from.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **IEnumerable<Inventor.Parameter>** - An enumerable collection of Parameter objects.
```

--------------------------------

### ImportWires

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Controls whether wires are included during the STEP file import process.

```APIDOC
## ImportWires

### Description
Includes wires in import.

### Declaration

```csharp
public bool ImportWires { get; set; }
```

### Property Value

Type

Description

System.Boolean
```

--------------------------------

### Export(String) Method

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StlExporter.html

Exports the current document to an STL file at the specified file path.

```APIDOC
## Export(String) Method

### Description

Exports the current document to an STL file at the specified full file path.

### Declaration

```csharp
public void Export(string OutputFile)
```

### Parameters

- **OutputFile** (`System.String`) - Required - The full path where the STL file will be saved.
```

--------------------------------

### FilenamePrefix

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Specifies a prefix to be added to the filenames of all components in an imported assembly. This property takes precedence over FilenameSuffix if both are set.

```APIDOC
## Property: FilenamePrefix

### Description
Added to filenames of all components in imported assembly.

### Declaration

```csharp
public string FilenamePrefix { get; set; }
```

### Property Value

*   **Type**: System.String
*   **Description**: The prefix to add to component filenames.
```

--------------------------------

### GetActiveColorSchemeName

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.UiShim.html

Gets the active color scheme name as a string. This method retrieves the name of the currently active color scheme in the Inventor application.

```APIDOC
## GetActiveColorSchemeName(Application)

### Description
Gets the active color scheme name as a string.

### Method
GET (Implied by extension method usage)

### Endpoint
N/A (SDK Method)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Response
#### Success Response
- **Return Value** (System.String) - The name of the active color scheme.
```

--------------------------------

### StepImporter

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.html

Provides functionality to import a STEP file.

```APIDOC
## StepImporter

### Description
Imports a STEP file.

### Class
InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter
```

--------------------------------

### StepExporter

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.html

Provides functionality to export a document to a STP file.

```APIDOC
## StepExporter

### Description
Exports a document to a STP file.

### Class
InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter
```

--------------------------------

### ExportSheets(Int32, String)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.PdfExporter.html

Export all sheets, beginning with `StartSheet`, to a single PDF file with the specified full file path.

```APIDOC
## ExportSheets(Int32, String)

### Description
Export all sheets, beginning with `StartSheet`, to a single PDF file with the specified full file path.

### Method
void

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **StartSheet** (System.Int32) - Description: 
- **OutputFile** (System.String) - Description: 
```

--------------------------------

### Add InventorShims Reference in iLogic

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/README.md

Include this code in your iLogic rule header to reference the InventorShims.dll. Ensure the path to the DLL is correct for your setup.

```vbnet
AddReference "C:\Path\To\File\InventorShims.dll"
Imports InventorShims

'Add your code here, include InventorShims API functions as you need...
```

--------------------------------

### PdfExporter Constructor

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.PdfExporter.html

Initializes a new instance of the PdfExporter class, requiring a DrawingDocument to be provided.

```APIDOC
## PdfExporter(DrawingDocument)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of [PdfExporter](InventorShims.TranslatorShim.PdfExporter.html).

### Parameters
#### Parameters
- **Document** (Inventor.DrawingDocument) - The drawing document to be exported.
```

--------------------------------

### Author Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter.html

Sets the author of the STEP file. Defaults to the current username defined in Inventor's Application Options.

```APIDOC
## Author

### Description
Defaults to the current username that is defined in Inventor's Application Options.

### Property Value
- **Author** (System.String) - The name of the author.
```

--------------------------------

### AutoStitchAndPromote Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Gets or sets a value indicating whether Inventor should attempt to stitch surfaces into a quilt or solid and promote the result to the Part environment.

```APIDOC
## AutoStitchAndPromote

### Description
Inventor attempts to stitch surfaces into a quilt or solid. If the surfaces are stitched into a single quilt or body, the resulting quilt or body is promoted to the Part environment. Otherwise, the surfaces remain in the Construction environment.

### Property Type
System.Boolean
```

--------------------------------

### ExportSheets(Int32)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.PdfExporter.html

Export all sheets, beginning with `StartSheet`, to a single PDF file with the same folder and filename as the document.

```APIDOC
## ExportSheets(Int32)

### Description
Export all sheets, beginning with `StartSheet`, to a single PDF file with the same folder and filename as the document.

### Method

```
public void ExportSheets(int StartSheet)
```

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **StartSheet** (System.Int32) - Description: 


```

--------------------------------

### Export Method

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.DwgExporter.html

Exports the document to a DWG file.

```APIDOC
## Export()

### Description
Export to DWG file with the same folder and filename as the document.

### Method
Public
```

--------------------------------

### Get Parameters from Document

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves the Parameters object from a generic Inventor Document. This method can be used when the specific document type is not known or when dealing with a base Document object.

```vb
Dim oParams As Parameters = GetParameters(oDoc)
```

```csharp
public static Parameters GetParameters(this Document document)
```

--------------------------------

### StepProtocolEnum Fields

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepProtocolEnum.html

Defines the available STEP export protocols.

```APIDOC
## Enum StepProtocolEnum

### Description
Wrapper for the ApplicationProtocolType that is used by the STEP export method.

### Fields

- **AP203** (Enum Member) - Configuration Controlled Design
- **AP214** (Enum Member) - Automotive Design
- **AP242** (Enum Member) - Managed Model Based 3D Engineering (Includes PMI and meshes)
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateReferencingDocuments(PresentationDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in a PresentationDocument object.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateReferencingDocuments(PresentationDocument)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in a PresentationDocument object.

### Method
Extension Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.PresentationDocument) - The PresentationDocument to enumerate referencing documents from.
```

--------------------------------

### GetActiveColorSchemeBackground

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.UiShim.html

Gets the background type enum in a more memorable way. This method allows retrieval of the current background type setting of the Inventor application's color scheme.

```APIDOC
## GetActiveColorSchemeBackground(Application)

### Description
Gets the background type enum in a more memorable way.

### Method
GET (Implied by extension method usage)

### Endpoint
N/A (SDK Method)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Response
#### Success Response
- **Return Value** (Inventor.BackgroundTypeEnum) - The current background type of the color scheme.
```

--------------------------------

### CheckDuringLoad Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Gets or sets a value indicating whether to check the quality of imported data during the loading process. If bad data is found, the composite is marked, and remaining bodies are not checked.

```APIDOC
## CheckDuringLoad

### Description
Checks the quality of imported data. If a bad data is found, the composite is marked with an exclamation mark in the browser and the remaining bodies are not checked. This option may significantly increase the amount of time required to translate a file.

### Property Type
System.Boolean
```

--------------------------------

### TranslatorShim.StepImporter

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Provides methods for importing STEP files using the TranslatorShim.

```APIDOC
## TranslatorShim.StepImporter

### Description
This class provides functionalities related to importing STEP files.

### Methods
This class does not expose any public methods directly callable by the user in this documentation snippet. Refer to related classes for available operations.
```

--------------------------------

### GetParameterNames(Document)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Retrieves a list of all parameter names present within a generic Inventor Document. This method provides a general way to get parameter names across different document types.

```APIDOC
## GetParameterNames(Document)

### Description
Return a list of parameter names within the specified Document.

### Method
This is a static extension method.

### Endpoint
N/A (SDK method)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.Document) - Required - The Inventor Document to retrieve parameter names from.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **System.Collections.Generic.List<System.String>** - A list of parameter names (strings).

### Response Example
```csharp
List<string> parameterNames = ParameterShim.GetParameterNames(oDoc);
```
```

--------------------------------

### StepImporter.ImportAsReference()

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Imports a STEP file associatively. The structure of the STEP file determines whether it imports as a part or an assembly.

```APIDOC
## Method: ImportAsReference()

### Description

Imports a STEP file associatively. The structure of the STEP file determines whether it imports as a part or an assembly.

### Declaration

```csharp
public Document ImportAsReference()
```

### Returns

- **Type**: Inventor.Document
- **Description**: Imported part or assembly document.
```

--------------------------------

### FaceSplitAndMerge

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Configures the importer to handle face splitting and merging during STEP file import.

```APIDOC
## FaceSplitAndMerge

### Description
Controls the behavior of face splitting and merging during STEP file import.

### Property
- **FaceSplitAndMerge** (System.Boolean) - Gets or sets a value indicating whether to enable face split and merge.
```

--------------------------------

### Load InventorShims in iLogic

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docfx/index.md

Include these lines in your iLogic rule's header to load the InventorShims.dll and import its namespace.

```vb.net
AddReference "InventorShims.dll"
Imports InventorShims
```

--------------------------------

### OpenWhenDone Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.PdfExporter.html

A boolean property that, when set to true, automatically opens the generated PDF file in its default viewer upon completion of the export process.

```APIDOC
## OpenWhenDone

### Description
Opens the PDF file in its default viewer after it has been created.

### Property Value
- **System.Boolean**
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateAllReferencedDocuments(AssemblyDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of all referenced documents in an AssemblyDocument object.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateAllReferencedDocuments(AssemblyDocument)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of all referenced documents in an AssemblyDocument object.

### Method
Extension Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.AssemblyDocument) - Required - The AssemblyDocument to enumerate references from.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **IEnumerable<Inventor.Document>** - A collection of referenced documents.
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateReferencingDocuments(PartDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in a PartDocument object.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateReferencingDocuments(PartDocument)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in a PartDocument object.

### Method
Extension Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.PartDocument) - The PartDocument to enumerate referencing documents from.
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateReferencedDocumentDescriptors(AssemblyDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable collection of DocumentDescriptors for all documents referenced by a given AssemblyDocument. This is useful for analyzing the dependencies of an assembly.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateReferencedDocumentDescriptors(AssemblyDocument)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable{DocumentDescriptors} of referenced documents in a AssemblyDocument object.

### Method
static

### Endpoint
N/A (SDK Method)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
None

### Response
#### Success Response
- **IEnumerable<DocumentDescriptor>** - An enumerable collection of DocumentDescriptor objects representing the referenced documents.

#### Response Example
None
```

--------------------------------

### StepExporter Constructor

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter.html

Initializes a new instance of the StepExporter class, requiring an Inventor Document object.

```APIDOC
## StepExporter(Document)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of [StepExporter](InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter.html).

### Parameters
#### Parameters
- **Document** (Inventor.Document) - The Inventor document to export.
```

--------------------------------

### StepImporter.Import()

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Imports a STEP file. The structure of the STEP file determines whether it imports as a part or an assembly.

```APIDOC
## Method: Import()

### Description

Imports a STEP file. The structure of the STEP file determines whether it imports as a part or an assembly.

### Declaration

```csharp
public Document Import()
```

### Returns

- **Type**: Inventor.Document
- **Description**: Imported part or assembly document.
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateParameters(Document)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Enumerate all parameter objects in a provided Document object as IEnumerable{Parameter}.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateParameters(Document)

### Description
Enumerate all parameter objects in a provided Document object as IEnumerable{Parameter}.

### Method
static

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.Document) - Description: The Document to enumerate parameters from.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **IEnumerable<Inventor.Parameter>** - An enumerable collection of Parameter objects.
```

--------------------------------

### Set Text Parameter Value

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Sets the value of a text parameter, or creates one if it does not exist. Use this when dealing with string-based parameter values.

```vbnet
SetParameterValue(oDoc, "ParameterName", "This is a text value!")
```

--------------------------------

### OrbitToIsoFrontRightTop

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Orbits the current view of the document to show the front isometric angle from the view cube.

```APIDOC
## OrbitToIsoFrontRightTop(Document)

### Description
Orbits around the part/assembly to show the view from a front isometric angle on the view cube.

### Method
static void

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **documentToWork** (Inventor.Document) - Required - The document to perform the orbit operation on.
```

--------------------------------

### FilenameSuffix

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Specifies a suffix to be added to the filenames of all components in an imported assembly. This property is overridden by FilenamePrefix if both are set.

```APIDOC
## Property: FilenameSuffix

### Description
Added to filenames of all components in imported assembly.

### Declaration

```csharp
public string FilenameSuffix { get; set; }
```

### Property Value

*   **Type**: System.String
*   **Description**: The suffix to add to component filenames.
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateReferencingDocuments(Document)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in a Document object.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateReferencingDocuments(Document)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in a Document object.

### Method
Extension Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.Document) - The Document to enumerate referencing documents from.
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateAllReferencedDocuments

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Retrieves all referenced documents within an AssemblyDocument.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateAllReferencedDocuments(AssemblyDocument)

### Description
Retrieves all referenced documents within an AssemblyDocument.

### Method
static

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
None

### Response
#### Success Response (200)
- **document** (IEnumerable<Document>) - A collection of Document objects that are referenced by the AssemblyDocument.

#### Response Example
None
```

--------------------------------

### SaveDuringLoad

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Enables automatic saving of imported components to the specified SaveLocation.

```APIDOC
## SaveDuringLoad

### Description
Automatically saves the imported components into [SaveLocation](InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html#InventorShims_TranslatorShim_StepImporter_SaveLocation).

### Declaration

```csharp
public bool SaveDuringLoad { get; set; }
```

### Property Value

Type

Description

System.Boolean
```

--------------------------------

### UpOneLevel

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.PathShim.html

Removes the last directory component from a given path string.

```APIDOC
## UpOneLevel(String)

### Description
Provided a string directory path, returns the path with the last directory removed. E.g. UpOneLevel("C:\\Work\\Stuff\") returns "C:\\Work"

### Method
Static Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **path** (System.String) - Required - The path as a string.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **System.String** - The path string with the last directory component removed.
```

--------------------------------

### Authorization Property

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepExporter.html

Sets the authorization information for the STEP file, such as the name/mailing address of the person who authorized it, as per ISO 10303-21.

```APIDOC
## Authorization

### Description
Not set by default. From ISO 10303-21: The name/mailing address of the person who authorized this file.

### Property Value
- **Authorization** (System.String) - The authorization information.
```

--------------------------------

### ScreenShot(Document, String, Boolean, Boolean)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Captures a screenshot of the specified Inventor document. Allows customization of the background and camera orientation.

```APIDOC
## ScreenShot(Document, String, Boolean, Boolean)

### Description
Takes a screenshot of the document.

### Method
static void

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **documentToWork** (Inventor.Document) - Required - Document object
- **locationToSaveImage** (System.String) - Required - The file path where the screenshot will be saved.
- **setWhiteBg** (System.Boolean) - Optional - If true, sets a white background for the screenshot. Defaults to false.
- **orbitToIso** (System.Boolean) - Optional - If true, orients the view to an isometric perspective. Defaults to false.

### Declaration
public static void ScreenShot(this Document documentToWork, string locationToSaveImage, bool setWhiteBg = false, bool orbitToIso = false)
```

--------------------------------

### ExternalRuleDirectories Constructors

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ExternalRuleDirectories.html

Constructors for initializing the ExternalRuleDirectories class. One constructor takes no arguments, while the other accepts an Inventor Application object.

```APIDOC
## ExternalRuleDirectories()

### Description
Constructor that creates an ExternalRuleDirectories object.

### Declaration
```csharp
public ExternalRuleDirectories()
```
```

```APIDOC
## ExternalRuleDirectories(Application)

### Description
Constructor that creates an ExternalRuleDirectories object.

### Declaration
```csharp
public ExternalRuleDirectories(Application local_app)
```

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **local_app** (Inventor.Application) - Required - Takes an Inventor.Application object.
```

--------------------------------

### Reference InventorShims.dll with Full Path in iLogic

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docfx/articles/quick-start.md

If the InventorShims.dll is not in an Inventor external rules directory, reference it using its full path. This ensures Inventor can locate and load the DLL.

```vb
AddReference "C:\Path\To\The\InventorShims.dll"
Imports InventorShims
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateReferencedDocuments(AssemblyDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referenced documents in an AssemblyDocument object.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateReferencedDocuments(AssemblyDocument)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referenced documents in an AssemblyDocument object.

### Method
static IEnumerable<Document>

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.AssemblyDocument) - Description: The AssemblyDocument object to enumerate.

#### Returns
- **System.Collections.Generic.IEnumerable<Inventor.Document>** - Description: An enumerable collection of Document objects representing the referenced documents.
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateAllReferencedDocuments(PresentationDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of all referenced documents in a PresentationDocument object.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateAllReferencedDocuments(PresentationDocument)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of all referenced documents in a PresentationDocument object.

### Method
Extension Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.PresentationDocument) - Required - The PresentationDocument to enumerate references from.

### Returns
#### Success Response
- **IEnumerable<Inventor.Document>** - A collection of referenced documents.
```

--------------------------------

### SetPropertyValue(AssemblyDocument, String, Object)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.PropertyShim.html

Set the specified AssemblyDocument property's value. If the iproperty name exist it will set the value. If the name does not exist, it will add the property with the value you have specified in the "User Defined Properties" property set. This is the short-form signature.

```APIDOC
## SetPropertyValue(AssemblyDocument, String, Object)

### Description
Set the specified AssemblyDocument property's value. If the iproperty name exist it will set the value. If the name does not exist, it will add the property with the value you have specified in the "User Defined Properties" property set. This is the short-form signature.

### Method
static void

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.AssemblyDocument) - Required - The AssemblyDocument to modify.
- **propertyName** (System.String) - Required - Property Name as a string.
- **value** (System.Object) - Required - Property value.
```

--------------------------------

### SurfaceType

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Determines the method by which surfaces are imported.

```APIDOC
## SurfaceType

### Description
Determines how surfaces will be imported.

### Property Value

Type

Description

(Type information not fully specified in source, but likely related to surface import options)
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateParameters(PartDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Enumerates all parameter objects within a given PartDocument. This method returns an IEnumerable collection of Parameter objects.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateParameters(PartDocument)

### Description
Enumerate all parameter objects in a provided PartDocument object as IEnumerable{Parameter}.

### Method
This is a static extension method.

### Endpoint
N/A (SDK Method)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.PartDocument) - The PartDocument to enumerate parameters from.

### Returns
- **System.Collections.Generic.IEnumerable<Inventor.Parameter>** - An enumerable collection of Parameter objects found in the document.
```

--------------------------------

### Check Writable Parameter by Name (Document)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Tests if a parameter is writable by its name within a general Inventor Document. Only kModelParameters and kUserParameters return true.

```vb
Dim answer As Boolean = ParameterIsWritable(oDoc, "ThisParameterName")
```

--------------------------------

### ImportSurfaces

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Controls whether surface bodies are included during the STEP file import process.

```APIDOC
## ImportSurfaces

### Description
Includes surface bodies in import.

### Declaration

```csharp
public bool ImportSurfaces { get; set; }
```

### Property Value

Type

Description

System.Boolean
```

--------------------------------

### IsPropertyNative(String)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.PropertyShim.html

Checks if a given property name corresponds to one of Inventor's built-in iProperties.

```APIDOC
## IsPropertyNative(String)

### Description
A simple static function that returns true if the specified property is one of Inventor's built-in iProperties.

### Method
static bool

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **name** (System.String) - Required - Property Name as a string.

#### Returns
- **Boolean** (System.Boolean) - Description
```

--------------------------------

### Import Specific InventorShims Module in iLogic

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docfx/articles/quick-start.md

Import only a specific module, such as iProperty, from the InventorShims API. This is useful for reducing the scope of imported functions.

```vb
Imports InventorShims.iProperty
```

--------------------------------

### EnumerateReferencingDocuments(DrawingDocument)

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.DocumentShim.html

Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in a DrawingDocument object.

```APIDOC
## EnumerateReferencingDocuments(DrawingDocument)

### Description
Returns an IEnumerable<Document> of referencing documents in a DrawingDocument object.

### Method
Extension Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **document** (Inventor.DrawingDocument) - The DrawingDocument to enumerate referencing documents from.
```

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### Set Boolean Parameter Value

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.ParameterShim.html

Sets the value of a boolean parameter, or creates one if it does not exist. Use this for true/false parameter values.

```vbnet
SetParameterValue(oDrawingDoc, "ParameterName", true)
```

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### EdgeSplitAndMerge

Source: https://github.com/inventorcode/inventorshims/blob/master/docs/api/InventorShims.TranslatorShim.StepImporter.html

Configures the importer to handle edge splitting and merging during STEP file import.

```APIDOC
## EdgeSplitAndMerge

### Description
Controls the behavior of edge splitting and merging during STEP file import.

### Property
- **EdgeSplitAndMerge** (System.Boolean) - Gets or sets a value indicating whether to enable edge split and merge.
```