ArcGIS Pro 3.3 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping Namespace / IElement Interface / GetDefinition Method
Example

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    GetDefinition Method (IElement)
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    Returns the element's CIM definition. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
    Syntax
    CIMElement GetDefinition()
    Function GetDefinition() As CIMElement

    Return Value

    Exceptions
    ExceptionDescription
    This method must be called within the lambda passed to QueuedTask.Run.
    Example
    Element_GetSetDefinition
    //Modify an element's CIM properties.
    
    //Perform on the worker thread
    await QueuedTask.Run(() =>
    {
      CIMElement CIMElm = element.GetDefinition();
    
      //Modify a CIM value
    
      element.SetDefinition(CIMElm);
    });
    Requirements

    Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

    ArcGIS Pro version: 3 or higher.
    See Also