GetDatasetType Method

Gets the ArcGIS.Core.Data.DatasetType for the item. If the dataset type cannot be determined, then ArcGIS.Core.Data.DatasetType.Unknown is returned.

Syntax

C#
Visual Basic (Declaration)

DatasetType GetDatasetType( 
   Item item
)

Function GetDatasetType( _
   ByVal item As Item _
) As DatasetType

Parameters

item: The item to check.

Return Value

The ArcGIS.Core.Data.DatasetType

Exceptions

Exception	Description
System.ArgumentNullException	item is null.

Remarks

Items which are currently unsupported with a dataset type include network datasets, parcel fabric datasets, BIM datasets. These items will return ArcGIS.Core.Data.DatasetType.Unknown.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1

Reference

IItemFactory Interface
IItemFactory Members