ArcGIS Pro 3.3 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts Namespace / Element Class / SetRotation Method
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Example

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    SetRotation Method (Element)
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    Sets the rotation value for the element. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    public void SetRotation( 
       double rotation
    )
    Public Sub SetRotation( _
       ByVal rotation As Double _
    ) 

    Parameters

    rotation
    Double
    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    This method must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
    This element requires its mapview to be active
    Remarks
    Positive values rotate the element counter-clockwise, negative values rotate the element clockwise.
    Placement for an element contained in graphics layer requires the mapview be active.
    Example
    Element_GetSetRotation
    //Modify and element's rotation value.
    
    //Perform on the worker thread
    await QueuedTask.Run(() =>
    {
      double elmRot = element.GetRotation();
      elmRot = 22.5;
    
      element.SetRotation(elmRot); //You don't have to get to set; a shortcut would be: element.SetRotation(22.5);
    });
    Requirements

    Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
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