ArcGIS Pro 3.4 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts Namespace / Layout Class / GetCanEditMetadata Method
Example Version

GetCanEditMetadata Method (Layout)
Gets whether the Layout metadata can be edited or not. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax
public bool GetCanEditMetadata()

Return Value

True if the metadata is editable
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
Remarks
Layout metadata is typically editable unless the .aprx is not editable
Example
Layout Metadata
//var layout = ...;
//Must be on the QueuedTask.Run()

//Gets the Layout metadata.
var layout_xml = layout.GetMetadata();
//Can metadata be edited?
if (layout.GetCanEditMetadata())
  //Set the metadata back
  layout.SetMetadata(layout_xml);
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
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