FindElements Method—ArcGIS Pro

Finds the elements recursively with the given names within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.

Syntax

C#
Visual Basic (Declaration)

public static IList<Element> FindElements( 
   GraphicsLayer graphicsLayer,
   IEnumerable<string> elementNames
)

Public Shared Function FindElements( _
   ByVal graphicsLayer As GraphicsLayer, _
   ByVal elementNames As IEnumerable(Of String) _
) As IList(Of Element)

Parameters

graphicsLayer: The graphics layer being extended
elementNames: The names of the elements to find. Cannot be null

Return Value

A IList or an empty list if no elements are found

Exceptions

Exception	Description
ArcGIS.Core.CalledOnWrongThreadException	This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
System.ArgumentNullException	Value cannot be null: elementNames

Remarks

Find recurses nested groups to find the given elements.
The map view displaying the graphics layer should be initialized.Find recurses nested groups to find the given elements.
The map view displaying the graphics layer should be initialized.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

Reference

GraphicsLayerExtensions Class
GraphicsLayerExtensions Members