GetDefinition Method

Gets the ArcGIS.Core.Data.Definition associated with the item corresponding to Item.Path. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.

Syntax

public Definition GetDefinition( 
   Item item
)

Public Function GetDefinition( _
   ByVal item As Item _
) As Definition

A specific ArcGIS.Core.Data.Definition (e.g., ArcGIS.Core.Data.FeatureClassDefinition) associated with the item. A NotSupportedException will be thrown if the definition cannot be determined for the item. Use CanGetDefinition to determine if the definition can be retrieved before calling this.

Exceptions

Exception	Description
ArcGIS.Core.Data.GeodatabaseException	A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.
ArcGIS.Core.CalledOnWrongThreadException	This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run
System.NotSupportedException	The definition cannot be determined for this item. Check CanGetDefinition prior to calling this.
System.ArgumentNullException	item is null.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1