ArcGIS Pro 3.7 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace / IElement Interface / GetDefinition Method

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    GetDefinition Method (IElement)
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    Returns the element's CIM definition. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    Function GetDefinition() As CIMElement
    CIMElement GetDefinition()

    Return Value

    ArcGIS.Core.CIM.CIMElement
    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    ArcGIS.Core.CalledOnWrongThreadExceptionThis method must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
    Requirements

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

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3.0 or higher.
    See Also

    Reference

    IElement Interface
    IElement Members

     

     

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