GraphicsLayer Class
In This Topic
Graphics layers are layers that act as containers for graphics elements
that can be added to a map.
Object Model
Syntax
public sealed class GraphicsLayer : Layer, ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.IMetadataInfo, IElementContainer, IMetadataSource, System.ComponentModel.INotifyPropertyChanged
Public NotInheritable Class GraphicsLayer Inherits Layer Implements ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.IMetadataInfo, IElementContainer, IMetadataSource, System.ComponentModel.INotifyPropertyChanged
Example
Accessing GraphicsLayer
//get the first graphics layer in the map's collection of graphics layers var graphicsLayer = map.GetLayersAsFlattenedList().OfType<ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.GraphicsLayer>().FirstOrDefault(); if (graphicsLayer != null) { //TODO...use the graphics layer }
Remove Graphic elements
//on the QueuedTask
graphicsLayer.RemoveElements(graphicsLayer.GetSelectedElements());
Inheritance Hierarchy
System.Object
ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.Contracts.PropertyChangedBase
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.MapMember
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.Layer
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.GraphicsLayer
Requirements
Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1
See Also