GetBandCount Method (RasterDataset)

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Gets the number of bands in this raster dataset. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.

Syntax

C#
Visual Basic (Declaration)

public int GetBandCount()

Public Function GetBandCount() As Integer

Return Value

An integer representing the number of bands in this raster dataset.

Example

Access the bands in a raster dataset

var count = rasterDataset.GetBandCount();
RasterBand rasterBandByName = rasterDataset.GetBandByName(sBandName);
var index = rasterDataset.GetBandIndex(sBandName);

// Get a RasterBand from the raster dataset
RasterBand rasterBand = rasterDataset.GetBand(0);

// Get the RasterBandDefinition from the raster band.
RasterBandDefinition rasterBandDefinition = rasterBand.GetDefinition();
// Get the name of the raster band from the raster band.
string bandName = rasterBandDefinition.GetName();

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1

Reference

RasterDataset Class
RasterDataset Members

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