GetDefinition<T> Method

Gets a specific Definition instance associated with of type in the file-system data store. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.

Syntax

public T GetDefinition<T>( 
   string name
)
where T: Definition

Public Function GetDefinition(Of T As Definition)( _
   ByVal name As String _
) As T

A specific Definition instance corresponding to type or UnknownDefinition if is not supported.

Exceptions

Exception	Description
System.InvalidOperationException	No valid data store has been opened prior to calling this operation. -or- The DatasetType corresponding to type T is not supported.
System.ArgumentException	name is null or an empty string.
GeodatabaseCatalogDatasetException	name does not exist or cannot be opened in the data store.
GeodatabaseException	A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7