FindElement Method—ArcGIS Pro

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

Syntax

public static Element FindElement( 
   GraphicsLayer graphicsLayer,
   string elementName
)

Public Shared Function FindElement( _
   ByVal graphicsLayer As GraphicsLayer, _
   ByVal elementName As String _
) As Element

The ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts.Element or null if it is not 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: elementName

Remarks

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

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1