ArcGIS Pro 2.7 API Reference Guide
Combine Method
Example 

ArcGIS.Core.Data Namespace > Selection Class : Combine Method
The second selection on which the operation will be applied.
The operation to be applied on the selections.
Combines this selection with another selection using the specified SetOperation. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax

Parameters

otherSelection
The second selection on which the operation will be applied.
setOperation
The operation to be applied on the selections.

Return Value

A selection satisfying the requested setOperation.
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
otherSelection is null.
The SelectionType of this instance of selection is different from that of otherSelection.
A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.
Example
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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using ArcGIS.Core.Data;
using ArcGIS.Core.Geometry;
using ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.Threading.Tasks;

namespace SDKExamples.GeodatabaseSDK
{
  /// <summary>
  /// Illustrates how to use Combine on a Selection object.
  /// </summary>
  /// 
  /// <remarks>
  /// <para>
  /// While it is true classes that are derived from the <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.CoreObjectsBase"/> super class 
  /// consumes native resources (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/> or <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.FeatureClass"/>), 
  /// you can rest assured that the garbage collector will properly dispose of the unmanaged resources during 
  /// finalization.  However, there are certain workflows that require a <b>deterministic</b> finalization of the 
  /// <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/>.  Consider the case of a file geodatabase that needs to be deleted 
  /// on the fly at a particular moment.  Because of the <b>indeterministic</b> nature of garbage collection, we can't
  /// count on the garbage collector to dispose of the Geodatabase object, thereby removing the <b>lock(s)</b> at the  
  /// moment we want. To ensure a deterministic finalization of important native resources such as a 
  /// <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/> or <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.FeatureClass"/>, you should declare 
  /// and instantiate said objects in a <b>using</b> statement.  Alternatively, you can achieve the same result by 
  /// putting the object inside a try block and then calling Dispose() in a finally block.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// In general, you should always call Dispose() on the following types of objects: 
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - Those that are derived from <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Datastore"/> (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/>).
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - Those that are derived from <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Dataset"/> (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Table"/>).
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.RowCursor"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.RowBuffer"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Row"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Feature"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Selection"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.VersionManager"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Version"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// </remarks>  
  public class SelectionCombine
  {
    /// <summary>
    /// In order to illustrate that Geodatabase calls have to be made on the MCT
    /// </summary>
    /// <returns></returns>
    public async Task SelectionRemoveAsync()
    {
      await QueuedTask.Run(() => MainMethodCode());
    }

    public void MainMethodCode()
    {
      using (Geodatabase fileGeodatabase = new Geodatabase(new FileGeodatabaseConnectionPath(new Uri(@"C:\Data\LocalGovernment.gdb"))))
      using (FeatureClass featureClass   = fileGeodatabase.OpenDataset<FeatureClass>("SchoolBoundary"))
      {
        SpatialQueryFilter spatialQueryFilter = new SpatialQueryFilter 
        {
          FilterGeometry = new PolygonBuilder(new List<Coordinate2D>
          {
            new Coordinate2D(1021880, 1867396),
            new Coordinate2D(1028223, 1870705),
            new Coordinate2D(1031165, 1866844),
            new Coordinate2D(1025373, 1860501),
            new Coordinate2D(1021788, 1863810),
          }).ToGeometry(),

          SpatialRelationship = SpatialRelationship.Intersects
        };

        QueryFilter anotherQueryFilter = new QueryFilter { WhereClause = "DISTRCTNAME = 'Indian Prairie School District 204'" };

        using (Selection spatialSelection       = featureClass.Select(spatialQueryFilter, SelectionType.ObjectID, SelectionOption.Normal))
        using (Selection indianPrairieSelection = featureClass.Select(anotherQueryFilter, SelectionType.ObjectID, SelectionOption.Normal))
        {
          // In order to find all features which are in the specified Polygon and in the specified district.
          using (Selection selection = spatialSelection.Combine(indianPrairieSelection, SetOperation.Intersection))
          {
            IEnumerable<long> oids = indianPrairieSelection.GetObjectIDs();
            selection.Add(oids.ToList());
          }
        }
      }
      
      //Opening a Non-Versioned SQL Server instance
      DatabaseConnectionProperties connectionProperties = new DatabaseConnectionProperties(EnterpriseDatabaseType.SQLServer) 
      {
        AuthenticationMode = AuthenticationMode.DBMS,
        
        // Where testMachine is the machine where the instance is running and testInstance is the name of the SqlServer instance.
        Instance = @"testMachine\testInstance",

        // Provided that a database called LocalGovernment has been created on the testInstance and geodatabase has been enabled on the database.
        Database = "LocalGovernment",

        // Provided that a login called gdb has been created and corresponding schema has been created with the required permissions.
        User     = "gdb",
        Password = "password",
        Version  = "dbo.DEFAULT"
      };

      using (Geodatabase geodatabase               = new Geodatabase(connectionProperties))
      using (FeatureClass facilitySiteFeatureClass = geodatabase.OpenDataset<FeatureClass>("LocalGovernment.GDB.FacilitySite"))
      {
        QueryFilter queryFilter        = new QueryFilter { WhereClause = "FCODE = 'Park'" };
        QueryFilter subtypeQueryFilter = new QueryFilter { WhereClause = "SUBTYPEFIELD = 730" };
        using (Selection parkSelection             = facilitySiteFeatureClass.Select(queryFilter, SelectionType.ObjectID, SelectionOption.Normal))
        using (Selection educationSubtypeSelection = facilitySiteFeatureClass.Select(subtypeQueryFilter, SelectionType.ObjectID, SelectionOption.Normal))
        using (Selection parksAndSchools           = educationSubtypeSelection.Combine(parkSelection, SetOperation.Union))
        { 
        }

        QueryFilter hazardousFacilityFilter    = new QueryFilter { WhereClause = "FCODE = 'Hazardous Materials Facility'" };
        QueryFilter industrySubtypeQueryFilter = new QueryFilter { WhereClause = "SUBTYPEFIELD = 710" };
        using (Selection hazardousFacilitySelection = facilitySiteFeatureClass.Select(hazardousFacilityFilter, SelectionType.ObjectID, SelectionOption.Normal))
        using (Selection industrySelection = facilitySiteFeatureClass.Select(industrySubtypeQueryFilter, SelectionType.ObjectID, SelectionOption.Normal))
        using (Selection nonHazardousIndustryFacilities = industrySelection.Combine(hazardousFacilitySelection, SetOperation.Difference))
        {
        }

        QueryFilter nonProfitFilter             = new QueryFilter { WhereClause = "OWNTYPE = 'Non-Profit'" };
        QueryFilter publicAttractionQueryFilter = new QueryFilter { WhereClause = "SUBTYPEFIELD = 820" };
        using (Selection nonProfitSelection               = facilitySiteFeatureClass.Select(nonProfitFilter, SelectionType.ObjectID, SelectionOption.Normal))
        using (Selection publicAttractionSelection        = facilitySiteFeatureClass.Select(publicAttractionQueryFilter, SelectionType.ObjectID, SelectionOption.Normal))
        using (Selection eitherPublicAttactionOrNonProfit = nonProfitSelection.Combine(publicAttractionSelection, SetOperation.SymmetricDifference))
        {
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

See Also

Reference

Selection Class
Selection Members