ArcGIS Pro 2.9 API Reference Guide
OpenDataset<T> Method (FeatureDataset)
Example 

ArcGIS.Core.Data Namespace > FeatureDataset Class : OpenDataset<T> Method
The type of dataset to open.
The name of the dataset to open.
Gets a specific Dataset instance associated with name of type T in the feature dataset. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax
public T OpenDataset<T>( 
   string name
)
where T: Dataset
Public Function OpenDataset(Of T As Dataset)( _
   ByVal name As String _
) As T

Parameters

name
The name of the dataset to open.

Type Parameters

T
The type of dataset to open.

Return Value

A specific Dataset instance corresponding to type T.
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
T is not currently supported as a dataset type (see DatasetType), or using AttributedRelationshipClass as T to open a dataset whose type is actually DatasetType.RelationshipClass.
A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.
Example
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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using ArcGIS.Core.Data;
using ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.Threading.Tasks;

namespace SDKExamples.GeodatabaseSDK
{
  /// <summary>
  /// Illustrates how to open dataset from a FeatureDataset.
  /// </summary>
  /// 
  /// <remarks>
  /// <para>
  /// While it is true classes that are derived from the <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.CoreObjectsBase"/> super class 
  /// consumes native resources (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/> or <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.FeatureClass"/>), 
  /// you can rest assured that the garbage collector will properly dispose of the unmanaged resources during 
  /// finalization.  However, there are certain workflows that require a <b>deterministic</b> finalization of the 
  /// <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/>.  Consider the case of a file geodatabase that needs to be deleted 
  /// on the fly at a particular moment.  Because of the <b>indeterministic</b> nature of garbage collection, we can't
  /// count on the garbage collector to dispose of the Geodatabase object, thereby removing the <b>lock(s)</b> at the  
  /// moment we want. To ensure a deterministic finalization of important native resources such as a 
  /// <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/> or <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.FeatureClass"/>, you should declare 
  /// and instantiate said objects in a <b>using</b> statement.  Alternatively, you can achieve the same result by 
  /// putting the object inside a try block and then calling Dispose() in a finally block.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// In general, you should always call Dispose() on the following types of objects: 
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - Those that are derived from <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Datastore"/> (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/>).
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - Those that are derived from <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Dataset"/> (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Table"/>).
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.RowCursor"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.RowBuffer"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Row"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Feature"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Selection"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.VersionManager"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Version"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// </remarks>
  public class FeatureDatasetOpenDataset
  {
    /// <summary>
    /// In order to illustrate that Geodatabase calls have to be made on the MCT
    /// </summary>
    /// <returns></returns>
    public async Task FeatureDatasetOpenDatasetAsync()
    {
      await QueuedTask.Run(() => MainMethodCode());
    }

    public void MainMethodCode()
    {
      using (Geodatabase fileGeodatabase         = new Geodatabase(new FileGeodatabaseConnectionPath(new Uri(@"C:\Data\LocalGovernment.gdb"))))
      using (FeatureDataset featureDataset       = fileGeodatabase.OpenDataset<FeatureDataset>("Address"))
      using (FeatureClass featureClass           = featureDataset.OpenDataset<FeatureClass>("AddressPoint"))
      using (RelationshipClass relationshipClass = featureDataset.OpenDataset<RelationshipClass>("AddressPointHasSiteAddresses"))
      {
        IReadOnlyList<Definition> definitions = fileGeodatabase.GetRelatedDefinitions(featureDataset.GetDefinition(), DefinitionRelationshipType.DatasetInFeatureDataset);

        foreach (Definition definition in definitions)
        {
          Dataset dataset = null;

          try
          {
            if (definition.DatasetType == DatasetType.Table)
            {
              dataset = featureDataset.OpenDataset<Table>(definition.GetName());
            }
            else if (definition.DatasetType == DatasetType.FeatureClass)
            {
              dataset = featureDataset.OpenDataset<FeatureClass>(definition.GetName());
            }
            else if (definition.DatasetType == DatasetType.RelationshipClass)
            {
              dataset = featureDataset.OpenDataset<RelationshipClass>(definition.GetName());
            }
            else if (definition.DatasetType == DatasetType.AttributedRelationshipClass)
            {
              dataset = featureDataset.OpenDataset<AttributedRelationshipClass>(definition.GetName());
            }
              
            // Do something with dataset
          }
          catch (InvalidOperationException exception)
          {
            //This exception is thrown if one of the datasets in the FeatureDatasets are not supported and thus marked as Unknown
            Console.WriteLine(exception);
          }
          finally
          {
            // Should explicitly dispose of a Dataset.

            if (dataset != null)
              dataset.Dispose();
          }
        }
      }
      
      // Opening a Non-Versioned SQL Server instance.

      DatabaseConnectionProperties connectionProperties = new DatabaseConnectionProperties(EnterpriseDatabaseType.SQLServer)
      {
        AuthenticationMode = AuthenticationMode.DBMS,
 
        // Where testMachine is the machine where the instance is running and testInstance is the name of the SqlServer instance.
        Instance = @"testMachine\testInstance",

        // Provided that a database called LocalGovernment has been created on the testInstance and geodatabase has been enabled on the database.
        Database = "LocalGovernment",

        // Provided that a login called gdb has been created and corresponding schema has been created with the required permissions.
        User     = "gdb",
        Password = "password",
        Version  = "dbo.DEFAULT"
      };
      
      using (Geodatabase geodatabase                 = new Geodatabase(connectionProperties))
      using (FeatureDataset enterpriseFeatureDataset = geodatabase.OpenDataset<FeatureDataset>("LocalGovernment.GDB.ReferenceData"))
      using (FeatureClass communityCenter            = enterpriseFeatureDataset.OpenDataset<FeatureClass>("LocalGovernment.GDB.CommunityCenter"))
      using (FeatureClass library                    = enterpriseFeatureDataset.OpenDataset<FeatureClass>("LocalGovernment.GDB.Library"))
      {
        try
        {
          // Trying to open non-existent RelationshipClasses and AttributedRelationshipClasses.
          Dataset badRelationshipClass           = enterpriseFeatureDataset.OpenDataset<RelationshipClass>("SomeGibberish");
          Dataset badAttributedRelationshipClass = enterpriseFeatureDataset.OpenDataset<AttributedRelationshipClass>("SomeGibberish");
        }
        catch (GeodatabaseCatalogDatasetException exception)
        {
          // Thrown for RelationshipClass and AttributedRelationshipClass.
        }

        try
        {
          // Trying to open non-existent FeatureClasses.
          Dataset badFeatureClass = enterpriseFeatureDataset.OpenDataset<FeatureClass>("SomeGibberish");
        }
        catch (GeodatabaseDatasetException exception)
        {
          // Thrown for FeatureClasses.
        }

        try
        {
          // Tables and FeatureDatasets cannot exist in a FeatureDataset.
          Dataset badFeatureDataset = enterpriseFeatureDataset.OpenDataset<FeatureDataset>("SomeGibberish");
          Dataset badTable          = enterpriseFeatureDataset.OpenDataset<Table>("SomeGibberish");
        }
        catch (InvalidOperationException exception)
        {
          // Thrown for Table and FeatureDataset.
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1

See Also

Reference

FeatureDataset Class
FeatureDataset Members