ArcGIS Pro 3.4 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace / GraphicsLayerExtensions Class / SelectElement Method
The graphics layer being extended
The element to select. Cannot be null
Example Version

SelectElement Method (GraphicsLayerExtensions)
Select the element within the GraphicsLayer collection. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax
public static void SelectElement( 
   GraphicsLayer graphicsLayer,
   Element element
)

Parameters

graphicsLayer
The graphics layer being extended
element
The element to select. Cannot be null
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
Value cannot be null: element
Remarks
The map view displaying the graphics layer should be initialized.
Example
Select Graphic Elements
var graphicsLayer = MapView.Active.Map.GetLayersAsFlattenedList()
                    .OfType<ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.GraphicsLayer>().FirstOrDefault();
if (graphicsLayer == null)
  return;
var elements = graphicsLayer.GetElementsAsFlattenedList()
                    .Where(e => e.Name.StartsWith("Text"));
QueuedTask.Run(() =>
{
  graphicsLayer.SelectElements(elements);
  //or select one element
  graphicsLayer.SelectElement(elements.FirstOrDefault());
});
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
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