ArcGIS Pro 3.2 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts Namespace / LayoutExtensions Class / SelectElements Method
The layout view.
The selection geometry
Combination method used in selection operation
Indicates whether only elements that are completely within the geometry should be selected.

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    SelectElements Method (LayoutExtensions)
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    Select elements that visually intersect a geometry. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    Public Shared Function SelectElements( _
       ByVal layoutView As LayoutView, _
       ByVal geometry As Geometry, _
       Optional ByVal method As SelectionCombinationMethod, _
       Optional ByVal isWhollyWithin As Boolean _
    ) As IReadOnlyList(Of Element)

    Parameters

    layoutView
    The layout view.
    geometry
    The selection geometry
    method
    Combination method used in selection operation
    isWhollyWithin
    Indicates whether only elements that are completely within the geometry should be selected.

    Return Value

    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
    Geometry cannot be null or empty
    Requirements

    Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
    See Also