GraphicsLayer Class
In This Topic
Graphics layers are layers that act as containers for graphics elements
that can be added to a map.
Object Model
Syntax
Public NotInheritable Class GraphicsLayer Inherits Layer Implements ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.IMetadataInfo, IElementContainer, IMetadataSource, System.ComponentModel.INotifyPropertyChanged
public sealed class GraphicsLayer : Layer, ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.IMetadataInfo, IElementContainer, IMetadataSource, System.ComponentModel.INotifyPropertyChanged
Example
Accessing GraphicsLayer
{
if (map.MapType != MapType.Map)
{
// not 2D - could be a scene - no graphics layers
}
//get the first graphics layer in the map's collection of graphics layers
graphicsLayer = map.GetLayersAsFlattenedList().OfType<GraphicsLayer>().FirstOrDefault();
if (graphicsLayer != null)
{
//TODO...use the graphics layer
}
//Or, Get and set the graphic layer that acts as the target for interactive drawing tools.
targetGraphicsLayer = map.TargetGraphicsLayer; // get the target graphics layer
map.TargetGraphicsLayer = graphicsLayer; // set the target graphics layer
}
Remove Graphic elements
{
// Note: must be called on the QueuedTask
{
graphicsLayer.RemoveElements(graphicsLayer.GetSelectedElements());
}
}
Inheritance Hierarchy
System.Object
ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.Contracts.PropertyChangedBase
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.GraphicsLayer
Requirements
Target Platforms: Windows 11 Home, Pro, Enterprise (64 bit)
ArcGIS Pro version: 3.0 or higher.
See Also