ArcGIS Pro 3.7 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts Namespace / Element Class / GetY Method
Example

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    GetY Method (Element)
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    Gets the Y position of the element. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    Public Overridable Function GetY() As Double
    public virtual double GetY()

    Return Value

    Returns a Double
    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    This method must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
    Example
    Clone an element
    {
      //Clone a layout graphic element and apply an offset.
      //Note: Must be on QueuedTask.Run
    
      // Reference a graphic element by name
      GraphicElement graphicElement =
                          layout.FindElement("MyElement") as GraphicElement;
      if (graphicElement != null)
      {
    
        //Clone and set the new x,y
        GraphicElement cloneElement = graphicElement.Clone("Clone");
        double xOffset = 0;
        double yOffset = 0;
        cloneElement.SetX(cloneElement.GetX() + xOffset);
        cloneElement.SetY(cloneElement.GetY() + yOffset);
      }
    }
    Requirements

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

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3.0 or higher.
    See Also