Initialize Method—ArcGIS Pro

When overridden in a derived class, gives the custom Module a chance to initialize itself and return its status to the calling Framework.

Syntax

C#
Visual Basic (Declaration)

protected internal virtual bool Initialize()

Protected Friend Overridable Function Initialize() As Boolean

Remarks

A custom Module has two opportunities to initialize itself: its class constructor and its Initialize method. The Framework calls both functions whenever a Module is loaded. Modules load either explicitly with FrameworkApplication.FindModule or implicitly whenever any of their DAML elements (Panes, DockPanes, Controls, etc) are loaded. For example, when a DockPane or a Button on a Ribbon Tab is created, their parent module will automatically load if it hasn't already done so.

The Initialize method has the added benefit of returning whether the initialization was successful or not. If initialization fails, the Framework immediately calls Uninitialize.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7

Reference

Module Class
Module Members