GetSelectedLayers Method

Returns the collection of layers selected in the TOC.

Syntax

C#
Visual Basic (Declaration)

public IReadOnlyList<Layer> GetSelectedLayers()

Public Function GetSelectedLayers() As IReadOnlyList(Of Layer)

Return Value

The collection of layers selected in the TOC.

Example

Zoom to the selected layers in the TOC.

public Task<bool> ZoomToTOCSelectedLayersAsync()
{
  //Get the active map view.
  var mapView = MapView.Active;
  if (mapView == null)
    return Task.FromResult(false);

  //Zoom to the selected layers in the TOC
  var selectedLayers = mapView.GetSelectedLayers();
  return mapView.ZoomToAsync(selectedLayers);
}

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7

Reference

MapView Class
MapView Members