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

GetMetadata Method (Layout)
Gets the Layout metadata. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax
public string GetMetadata()

Return Value

The xml formatted metadata
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
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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