ArcGIS Pro 3.2 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts Namespace / Layout Class / GetCanEditMetadata Method
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    GetCanEditMetadata Method (Layout)
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    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()
    Public Function GetCanEditMetadata() As Boolean

    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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