ArcGIS Pro 3.4 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts Namespace / Element Class / SetLocked Method
Boolean
Example Version

SetLocked Method (Element)
Sets the locked state of an element on a page layout. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax
public void SetLocked( 
   bool isLocked
)

Parameters

isLocked
Boolean
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
This method must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
Remarks
A value of true displays the element on the page layout.
Example
Element_SetLocked
//Modify an element's locked state if it isn't already

//Perform on the worker thread
await QueuedTask.Run(() =>
{
  if (!element.IsLocked)
  {
    element.SetLocked(true);
  }
});
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
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