ArcGIS Pro 2.7 API Reference Guide
AddOverlay(Layer,Int64,CIMSymbolReference) Method

ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace > MapTool Class > AddOverlay Method : AddOverlay(Layer,Int64,CIMSymbolReference) Method
The layer containing the feature.
The ObjectID for the feature.
The symbol to use for the overlay.
Add an overlay graphic for a feature on the map view.
Syntax
Protected Overloads Function AddOverlay( _
   ByVal layer As Layer, _
   ByVal oid As Long, _
   Optional ByVal symbol As CIMSymbolReference _
) As IDisposable

Parameters

layer
The layer containing the feature.
oid
The ObjectID for the feature.
symbol
The symbol to use for the overlay.

Return Value

An object that when disposed will remove the overlay.
Remarks
When the tool is deactivated all overlay graphics will be removed.
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

See Also

Reference

MapTool Class
MapTool Members
Overload List