ArcGIS Pro 2.8 API Reference Guide
GraphicsLayer Class Members
Properties  Methods  Events


ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace : GraphicsLayer Class

The following tables list the members exposed by GraphicsLayer.

Public Properties
 NameDescription
Public Property (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the blending mode of a layer. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets a value indicating the MapMember's connection status. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Property Gets the depth priority of a layer. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the layer's display cache type. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets whether the layer has any joins (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets whether the layer has any relates (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets whether the layer is expanded or collapsed on the TOC. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets whether Graphics Layer is Selectable.  
Public Property Gets whether snapping is enabled.  
Public Property Gets the layer's visibility state (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets a read only collection of legend groups. Check the LegendStatus property before accessing this collection. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public PropertyOverridden.  Gets the status of the legend  
Public Property Get the map which the MapMember belongs to. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Property Gets map layer type. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the duration of display cache for the layer. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the maximum distance (in meter) at which the layer is visible in a 3D scene or globe view. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the layer's maximum scale (representative fraction) at which the layer is visible in a 2D map view. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the minimum distance (in meter) at which the layer is visible in a 3D scene or globe view. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the layer's minimum scale (representative fraction) at which the layer is visible in a 2D map view. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the display name of the MapMember. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Property Gets the parent of the layer. It is either the group layer it belongs to, or the map for layers that do not belong in any group layers. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the layer's reference scale .  
Public Property Gets the scene layer type (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets a value indicating whether the MapMember is configured to show pop-ups when a feature is clicked. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Property Gets whether the MapMember supports metadata (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Property Gets the transparency value set to the layer. 100 being fully transparent and 0 means opaque. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Property Gets the unique path of this MapMember. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
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Public Methods
 NameDescription
Public Method Check if the layer's data source can be replace with this dataset. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Check if blending mode can be set on this layer. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Clears the layer display cache from the local storage. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Performs a find and replace of workspace path for the layer. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Gets whether the Layer metadata can be edited or not. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Gets a CIMDataConnection value object. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Method Returns the layer's CIM definition. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Returns computed effective maximum scale considering all its parent group layers. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Returns computed effective minimum scale considering all its parent group layers. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Gets the Layer metadata. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Gets the URI path of the MapMember. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Method Returns the layer spatial reference. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Gets whether or not the MapMember stores its own metadata or uses metadata retrieved from its source. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Method (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Loads the layer's legend. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Returns extent of the layer optionally taking symbol size in account. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Replace the layer's data source. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the layer's blending mode. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Updates a MapMember's data source. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Method Updates the layer's CIM definition. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the duration after which the layer's cache will be refreshed in the local storage. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the layer's display cache type. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets whether the layer appears expanded i.e. showing legends on the TOC. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the maximum distance (in meter) at which the layer is visible in a 3D scene or globe view. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the layer's maximum scale (representative fraction) at which the layer is visible in a 2D map view. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the Layer metadata. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the minimum distance (in meter) at which the layer is visible in a 3D scene or globe view. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the layer's minimum scale (representative fraction) at which the layer is visible in a 2D map view. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the display name for the MapMember. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Method Toggles enabling pop-ups for the layer. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Public Method Sets the transparency of the layer. 100 being fully transparent and 0 means opaque. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets whether or not the Layer will use its own metadata or the metadata from its underlying source (if it has one). This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Sets the layer visibility. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Public Method Returns the display name of the MapMember. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
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Protected Methods
 NameDescription
Protected Internal MethodOverridden.   
Protected Internal MethodOverridden.   
Protected Internal MethodOverridden.   
Protected Internal Method (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Protected MethodOverloaded.  (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.Contracts.PropertyChangedBase)
Protected Internal Method (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember)
Protected Internal MethodOverloaded.  (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer)
Protected Internal MethodOverridden.   
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Extension Methods
 NameDescription
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension Method Gets whether templates have been loaded for the specified layer.
Public Extension Method Generate feature templates for a layer or standalone-table. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension Method Clears the current element selection within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension Method Creates a new preset template from the specified set of features.
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension Method Finds the element recursively with the given name within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension Method Finds the elements recursively with the given names within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension MethodGet the collection of elements from the GraphicsLayer. Nesting within ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts.GroupElement is preserved.
Public Extension MethodGet the collection of ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts.GraphicElement from the GraphicsLayer. Nested groups within ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts.GroupElement are not preserved.
Public Extension Method Gets the currently selected elements within the GraphicsLayer collection.
Public Extension Method Retrieves a template by name for a layer.
Public Extension Method Retrieves all templates for a layer.
Public Extension Method Group the collection of elements. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension MethodLoad a feature into a new inspector instance. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension Method Checks whether the layer is controlled by a parcel fabric of the specified type.
Public Extension Method Remove the element from the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension Method Remove the elements from the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension Method Select the element within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension Method Select the elements within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension MethodOverloaded. 
Public Extension Method Ungroup the elements contained in 'group'. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension Method Ungroup the elements contained in 'groups'. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension Method Unselect the element within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Public Extension Method Unselect the elements within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
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Public Events
 NameDescription
Public Event Occurs when a property value changes. (Inherited from ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.Contracts.PropertyChangedBase)
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See Also

Reference

GraphicsLayer Class
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace