API Reference > imodeljs-backend > iModels > IModelDb > IModelDb.Elements > updateElement updateElement Method Update some properties of an existing element. To support clearing a property value, every property name that is present in the elProps object will be updated even if the value is undefined. To keep an individual element property unchanged, it should either be excluded from the elProps parameter or set to its current value. updateElement(elProps: ElementProps): void note As described above, this is a special case where there is a difference between a property being excluded and a property being present in elProps but set to undefined. throws IModelError if unable to update the element. Parameter Type Description elProps ElementProps the properties of the element to update. Returns - void Defined in core/backend/src/IModelDb.ts Line 1670 Last Updated: 12 June, 2024