ArcGIS Pro 3.7 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace / IElement Interface / GetParent Method
If true then the top most parent or 'container' is returned

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    GetParent Method (IElement)
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    Gets the parent of this element.
    Syntax
    Function GetParent( _
   Optional ByVal topMost As Boolean _
) As IElementContainer
    IElementContainer GetParent( 
   bool topMost
)

    Parameters

    topMost
    If true then the top most parent or 'container' is returned

    Return Value

    IElementContainer
    Remarks
    Parents can be one of: ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts.GroupElement
    ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts.Layout
    GraphicsLayer
    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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