API Reference > imodeljs-backend > iModels > IModelTransformer > onExportElement onExportElement MethodProtected Override of IModelExportHandler.onExportElement that imports an element into the target iModel when it is exported from the source iModel. This override calls IModelTransformer.onTransformElement and then IModelImporter.importElement to update the target iModel. onExportElement(sourceElement: Element): void Parameter Type Description sourceElement Element Returns - void Defined in core/backend/src/IModelTransformer.ts Line 435 Last Updated: 12 June, 2024