ArcGIS Pro 3.7 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Core.Data Namespace / FeatureClassDefinition Class / GetAreaField Method

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    GetAreaField Method
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    Gets the name of the field containing the area of the shape. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    Public Function GetAreaField() As String
    public string GetAreaField()

    Return Value

    The name of the field containing the area of the shape.
    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    System.NotSupportedException The definition does not support this operation (e.g., the feature class is a shapefile).
    ArcGIS.Core.Data.Exceptions.GeodatabaseException A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.
    Requirements

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

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3.0 or higher.
    See Also

    Reference

    FeatureClassDefinition Class
    FeatureClassDefinition Members

     

     

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