DbElement.GetValidAsString Method

Get Attribute value on Element as text. This method works for all attributes that are valid ion this element The string returned will be correctly formated for output taking into account the current units. e.g. if in imperial units a position might be output as 'W 39'4.7/16 N 59'0.85/128 U 4'0.31/128'.

public abstract bool GetValidAsString(
DbAttribute attributeName,
ref string attributeValue
);