GetDefinition Method

Gets the FeatureClassDefinition of this dataset.

Syntax

C#
Visual Basic (Declaration)

public new FeatureClassDefinition GetDefinition()

Public Shadows Function GetDefinition() As FeatureClassDefinition

Return Value

The FeatureClassDefinition of this dataset.

Exceptions

Exception	Description
System.InvalidOperationException	This dataset does not have a valid definition.
GeodatabaseException	A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.

Remarks

This routine will throw an exception if called on a joined feature class, since there is no underlying datastore for these temporary datasets. Table.IsJoinedTable can be used to determine if this feature class represents a join.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

Reference

FeatureClass Class
FeatureClass Members