ArcGIS Pro 3.3 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace / TerrainLayer Class / GetTerrain Method
Example

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    GetTerrain Method
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    Gets the terrain dataset associated with the layer. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    public Terrain GetTerrain()
    Public Function GetTerrain() As Terrain

    Return Value

    The terrain dataset associated with the layer.
    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    This method or property must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
    Remarks
    To ensure maximum robustness, callers should explicitly dispose of the returned ArcGIS.Core.Data.Analyst3D.Terrain in either a using statement or a finally block.
    Example
    Retrieve dataset objects
    //Must be on the QueuedTask.Run()
    
    Envelope extent;
    SpatialReference sr;
    using (var tin = tinLayer.GetTinDataset())
    {
      using (var tinDef = tin.GetDefinition())
      {
        extent = tinDef.GetExtent();
        sr = tinDef.GetSpatialReference();
      }
    }
    
    using (var terrain = terrainLayer.GetTerrain())
    {
      using (var terrainDef = terrain.GetDefinition())
      {
        extent = terrainDef.GetExtent();
        sr = terrainDef.GetSpatialReference();
      }
    }
    
    using (var lasDataset = lasDatasetLayer.GetLasDataset())
    {
      using (var lasDatasetDef = lasDataset.GetDefinition())
      {
        extent = lasDatasetDef.GetExtent();
        sr = lasDatasetDef.GetSpatialReference();
      }
    }
    Requirements

    Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3.2 or higher.
    See Also