ArcGIS Pro 3.0 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace / Layer Class / GetMetadata Method

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    GetMetadata Method (Layer)
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    Gets the Layer metadata. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    public override string GetMetadata()
    Public Overrides Function GetMetadata() As String

    Return Value

    The xml formatted metadata
    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
    Remarks
    Sub layer types do not support metadata. They typically have a single source, specified on the parent layer, that controls the metadata.
    Requirements

    Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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