ifcopenshell.api.material.edit_assigned_material

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ifcopenshell.api.material.edit_assigned_material.edit_assigned_material(file, element=None, attributes=None) → None

Edits the attributes of an IfcMaterial

For more information about the attributes and data types of an IfcMaterial, consult the IFC documentation.

Parameters:

• element (ifcopenshell.entity_instance) – The IfcMaterial entity you want to edit

• attributes (dict, optional) – a dictionary of attribute names and values.

Returns:

None

Return type:

None

Example:

concrete = ifcopenshell.api.run("material.add_material", model, name="CON01", category="concrete")
ifcopenshell.api.run("material.edit_assigned_material", model,
    element=concrete, attributes={"Description": "40MPA concrete with broom finish"})