FindField Method (TableDefinition)

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Gets the index position for a field by name. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.

Syntax

C#
Visual Basic (Declaration)

public int FindField( 
   string fieldName
)

Public Function FindField( _
   ByVal fieldName As String _
) As Integer

Parameters

fieldName: The name of the field to be found.

Return Value

A positive integer value if the field is found indicating the index position of the field. If a field is not found with a name matching the a -1 is returned.

Exceptions

Exception	Description
ArcGIS.Core.Data.Exceptions.GeodatabaseException	A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.

Remarks

The field's index returned from the TableDefinition may not always be the exact index returned from other objects, such as RowCursor and value.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.

Reference

TableDefinition Class
TableDefinition Members
FindField Method

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