API Reference > imodeljs-backend > iModels > IModelDb > IModelDb.Elements > insertElement insertElement Method Insert a new element into the iModel. insertElement(elProps: ElementProps): string throws IModelError if unable to insert the element. Parameter Type Description elProps ElementProps The properties of the new element. Returns - string The newly inserted element's Id. Defined in core/backend/src/IModelDb.ts Line 1655 Last Updated: 29 November, 2022