ArcGIS Pro 3.1 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Core.Data Namespace / FileSystemDatastore Class / GetDefinition<T> Method
The type of dataset definition.
The name of the dataset.

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    GetDefinition<T> Method (FileSystemDatastore)
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    Gets a specific Definition instance associated with name of type T in the file-system data store. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    public T GetDefinition<T>( 
       string name
    )
    where T: Definition
    Public Function GetDefinition(Of T As Definition)( _
       ByVal name As String _
    ) As T

    Parameters

    name
    The name of the dataset.

    Type Parameters

    T
    The type of dataset definition.

    Return Value

    A specific Definition instance corresponding to type T or UnknownDefinition if T is not supported.
    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription

    No valid data store has been opened prior to calling this operation.

    -or-

    The DatasetType corresponding to type T is not supported.

    name is null or an empty string.
    name does not exist or cannot be opened in the data store.
    A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.
    Requirements

    Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3.0 or higher.
    See Also