ArcGIS Pro 2.8 API Reference Guide
GetMetadata Method (Layer)

ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace > Layer Class : GetMetadata Method
Gets the Layer metadata. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run
Syntax
public override string GetMetadata()
Public Overrides Function GetMetadata() As String

Return Value

The xml formatted metadata
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
Remarks
Sub layer types do not support metadata. They typically have a single source, specified on the parent layer, that controls the metadata.
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

See Also

Reference

Layer Class
Layer Members