GetDatasetType Method (IItemFactory)

In This Topic

Gets the ArcGIS.Core.Data.DatasetType for the item. If the dataset type cannot be determined, then ArcGIS.Core.Data.DatasetType.Unknown is returned.

Syntax

Visual Basic (Declaration)
C#

Function GetDatasetType( _
   ByVal item As Item _
) As DatasetType

DatasetType GetDatasetType( 
   Item item
)

Parameters

item: The item to check.

Return Value

The ArcGIS.Core.Data.DatasetType

Exceptions

Exception	Description
System.ArgumentNullException	item is null.

Remarks

Items which are currently unsupported with a dataset type include network datasets, parcel fabric datasets, BIM datasets. These items will return ArcGIS.Core.Data.DatasetType.Unknown.

Requirements

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

ArcGIS Pro version: 3.0 or higher.

Reference

IItemFactory Interface
IItemFactory Members

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