ArcGIS Pro 2.7 API Reference Guide
CanBringForward(IEnumerable<Element>) Method

ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts Namespace > Layout Class > CanBringForward Method : CanBringForward(IEnumerable<Element>) Method
The elements to check
Checks whether the given elements can be moved forward within their parent's element collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run
Syntax
public bool CanBringForward( 
   IEnumerable<Element> elements
)
Public Overloads Function CanBringForward( _
   ByVal elements As IEnumerable(Of Element) _
) As Boolean

Parameters

elements
The elements to check

Return Value

True if the elements can be moved forward.
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
elements cannot be null or empty
Remarks
Element z order is relative to the element collection within their parent. The bottom element has a z order of 0. The top element has a z order of N - 1. All elements must have the same parent or false is returned. If any one of the elements is already at the top of their parent's element collection, false is returned. False can also be returned if any of the elements' z order cannot be checked (e.g. an element does not belong to the page layout, etc.).
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

See Also

Reference

Layout Class
Layout Members
Overload List