API Reference > imodeljs-frontend > LocatingElements > LocateOptions > allowExternalIModels allowExternalIModels allowExternalIModels: boolean = false If true, also test graphics from an IModelConnection other than the one associated with the Viewport. This can occur if, e.g., a TiledGraphicsProvider is used to display graphics from a different iModel into the Viewport. note If you override this, you must be prepared to properly handle HitDetails originating from other IModelConnections. see HitDetail.iModel and HitDetail.isExternalIModelHit Defined in core/frontend/src/ElementLocateManager.ts Line 64 Last Updated: 12 June, 2024