CanCreateMapFrom Method (MapFactory)

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Determines whether a map can be created from an Item.

Syntax

Visual Basic (Declaration)
C#

Public Function CanCreateMapFrom( _
   ByVal item As Item _
) As Boolean

public bool CanCreateMapFrom( 
   Item item
)

Parameters

item: An ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.Item.

Return Value

A boolean indicates that a map can be created from the item.

Remarks

You should use this method before passing an item to the MapFactory.CreateMapFromItem() method.

Example

Open a webmap

{
    //Assume we get the selected webmap from the Project pane's Portal tab
    if (Project.Current.SelectedItems.Count > 0)
    {
        if (MapFactory.Instance.CanCreateMapFrom(Project.Current.SelectedItems[0]))
        {
            map = MapFactory.Instance.CreateMapFromItem(Project.Current.SelectedItems[0]);
            await ProApp.Panes.CreateMapPaneAsync(map);
        }
    }
}

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11 Home, Pro, Enterprise (64 bit)

ArcGIS Pro version: 3.0 or higher.

Reference

MapFactory Class
MapFactory Members

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