ifcopenshell.api.system.edit_system

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ifcopenshell.api.system.edit_system.edit_system(file, system=None, attributes=None) None

Edits the attributes of an IfcSystem

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

Parameters:
  • system (ifcopenshell.entity_instance) – The IfcSystem entity you want to edit

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

Returns:

None

Return type:

None

Example:

# A completely empty distribution system
system = ifcopenshell.api.run("system.add_system", model)

# Change the name of the system to "HW" for Hot Water
ifcopenshell.api.run("system.edit_system", model, system=system, attributes={"Name": "HW"})