API Reference > imodeljs-backend > iModels > IModelTransformer > shouldExportElement shouldExportElement MethodProtected Override of IModelExportHandler.shouldExportElement that is called to determine if an element should be exported from the source iModel. shouldExportElement(_sourceElement: Element): boolean note Reaching this point means that the element has passed the standard exclusion checks in IModelExporter. Parameter Type Description _sourceElement Element Returns - boolean Defined in core/backend/src/IModelTransformer.ts Line 430 Last Updated: 12 June, 2024