ArcGIS Pro 3.4 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Core Namespace / Project Class / ImportItem Method / ImportItem(IProjectMultiItem,Boolean,Boolean) Method
The item to be imported
Set to true to open a pane for the imported item (e.g. a map)
Set to true to connect to existing maps for imported layout
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ImportItem(IProjectMultiItem,Boolean,Boolean) Method
Imports an item to the current project. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax

Parameters

item
The item to be imported
openPaneAfterImport
Set to true to open a pane for the imported item (e.g. a map)
useExistingMaps
Set to true to connect to existing maps for imported layout

Return Value

Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
Remarks
For example, import an ArcMap document. The imported item is converted to the appropriate ArcGIS Pro item and stored in the project.
The map will always be the pane opened when an ArcMap document is imported and openPaneAfterImport = true.
openPaneAfterImport will be ignored for imported items that do not have an associated pane.
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
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