ArcGIS Pro 3.4 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace / GraphicsLayerExtensions Class / FindElements Method
The graphics layer being extended
The names of the elements to find. Cannot be null
Example Version

FindElements Method (GraphicsLayerExtensions)
Finds the elements recursively with the given names within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax

Parameters

graphicsLayer
The graphics layer being extended
elementNames
The names of the elements to find. Cannot be null

Return Value

A IList or an empty list if no elements are found
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
Value cannot be null: elementNames
Remarks
Find recurses nested groups to find the given elements.
The map view displaying the graphics layer should be initialized.Find recurses nested groups to find the given elements.
The map view displaying the graphics layer should be initialized.
Example
Copy Graphic elements
//on the QueuedTask
var elems = sourceGraphicsLayer.FindElements(new List<string>() { "Point 1", "Line 3", "Text 1" });
var copiedElements = targetGraphicsLayer.CopyElements(elems);
Find Graphic elements
//on the QueuedTask
//Find elements by name
var elems = graphicsLayer.FindElements(new List<string>() { "Point 1", "Line 3", "Text 1" });
//Find elements by type
//Find all point graphics in the Graphics Layer
var pointGraphics = graphicsLayer.GetElementsAsFlattenedList().Where(elem => elem.GetGraphic() is CIMPointGraphic);
//Find all line graphics in the Graphics Layer
var lineGraphics = graphicsLayer.GetElementsAsFlattenedList().Where(elem => elem.GetGraphic() is CIMLineGraphic);
//Find all polygon graphics in the Graphics Layer
var polygonGraphics = graphicsLayer.GetElementsAsFlattenedList().Where(elem => elem.GetGraphic() is CIMPolygonGraphic);
//Find all text graphics in the Graphics Layer
var textGraphics = graphicsLayer.GetElementsAsFlattenedList().Where(elem => elem.GetGraphic() is CIMTextGraphic);
//Find all picture graphics in the Graphics Layer
var pictureGraphic = graphicsLayer.GetElementsAsFlattenedList().Where(elem => elem.GetGraphic() is CIMPictureGraphic);
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
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