ArcGIS Pro 3.4 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts Namespace / Element Class / GetParent Method
If true then the top most parent or 'container' is returned
Example Version

GetParent Method (Element)
Gets the parent of this element.
Syntax
public IElementContainer GetParent( 
   bool topMost
)

Parameters

topMost
If true then the top most parent or 'container' is returned

Return Value

Remarks
Example
Parent of GroupElement
//check the parent
var parent = groupElement.Elements.First().GetParent();//will be the group element
//top-most parent
var top_most = groupElement.Elements.First().GetParent(true);//will be the GraphicsLayer
Parent of GroupElement
//check the parent
var parent = groupElement.Elements.First().GetParent();//will be the group element
//top-most parent
//will be a GraphicsLayer or Layout
var top_most = groupElement.Elements.First().GetParent(true);
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
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