ArcGIS Pro 3.3 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Core Namespace / ItemFactory Class / GetDatasetType Method
The item to check.

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    GetDatasetType Method (ItemFactory)
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    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
    public DatasetType GetDatasetType( 
       Item item
    )
    Public Function GetDatasetType( _
       ByVal item As Item _
    ) As DatasetType

    Parameters

    item
    The item to check.

    Return Value

    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    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, Windows 10

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
    See Also