ArcGIS Pro 2.6 API Reference Guide
GetDefaultValue Method
Example 

ArcGIS.Core.Data Namespace > Field Class : GetDefaultValue Method
The specific Subtype for the field's default value. This argument is optional. If unset or set to null, the field's default value at the table level is returned.
Gets the field's default value at the table level if subtype is not set. Otherwise, gets the field's default value for the specific subtype. This method must be called on the MCT. Use QueuedTask.Run.
Syntax
public object GetDefaultValue( 
   Subtype subtype
)
Public Function GetDefaultValue( _
   Optional ByVal subtype As Subtype _
) As Object

Parameters

subtype
The specific Subtype for the field's default value. This argument is optional. If unset or set to null, the field's default value at the table level is returned.

Return Value

The default value if one is assigned; otherwise, null is returned.
Exceptions
ExceptionDescription
A geodatabase-related exception has occurred.
Example
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using System;
using System.Linq;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using ArcGIS.Core.Data;
using ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.Threading.Tasks;

namespace SDKExamples.GeodatabaseSDK
{
  /// <summary>
  /// Illustrates how to get a Field's default value.
  /// </summary>
  /// 
  /// <remarks>
  /// <para>
  /// While it is true classes that are derived from the <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.CoreObjectsBase"/> super class 
  /// consumes native resources (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/> or <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.FeatureClass"/>), 
  /// you can rest assured that the garbage collector will properly dispose of the unmanaged resources during 
  /// finalization.  However, there are certain workflows that require a <b>deterministic</b> finalization of the 
  /// <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/>.  Consider the case of a file geodatabase that needs to be deleted 
  /// on the fly at a particular moment.  Because of the <b>indeterministic</b> nature of garbage collection, we can't
  /// count on the garbage collector to dispose of the Geodatabase object, thereby removing the <b>lock(s)</b> at the  
  /// moment we want. To ensure a deterministic finalization of important native resources such as a 
  /// <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/> or <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.FeatureClass"/>, you should declare 
  /// and instantiate said objects in a <b>using</b> statement.  Alternatively, you can achieve the same result by 
  /// putting the object inside a try block and then calling Dispose() in a finally block.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// In general, you should always call Dispose() on the following types of objects: 
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - Those that are derived from <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Datastore"/> (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Geodatabase"/>).
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - Those that are derived from <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Dataset"/> (e.g., <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Table"/>).
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.RowCursor"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.RowBuffer"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Row"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Feature"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Selection"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// <para>
  /// - <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.VersionManager"/> and <see cref="ArcGIS.Core.Data.Version"/>.
  /// </para>
  /// </remarks>
  public class FieldGetDefaultValue
  {
    /// <summary>
    /// In order to illustrate that Geodatabase calls have to be made on the MCT
    /// </summary>
    /// <returns></returns>
    public async Task FieldGetDefaultValueAsync()
    {
      await QueuedTask.Run(() => MainMethodCode());
    }

    public void MainMethodCode()
    {
      // Opening a Non-Versioned SQL Server instance.

      DatabaseConnectionProperties connectionProperties = new DatabaseConnectionProperties(EnterpriseDatabaseType.SQLServer)
      {
        AuthenticationMode = AuthenticationMode.DBMS,
       
        // Where testMachine is the machine where the instance is running and testInstance is the name of the SqlServer instance.
        Instance = @"testMachine\testInstance",

        // Provided that a database called LocalGovernment has been created on the testInstance and geodatabase has been enabled on the database.
        Database = "LocalGovernment",

        // Provided that a login called gdb has been created and corresponding schema has been created with the required permissions.
        User     = "gdb",
        Password = "password",
        Version  = "dbo.DEFAULT"
      };
      
      using (Geodatabase geodatabase             = new Geodatabase(connectionProperties))
      using (FeatureClass enterpriseFeatureClass = geodatabase.OpenDataset<FeatureClass>("LocalGovernment.GDB.FacilitySite"))
      {
        FeatureClassDefinition facilitySiteDefinition = enterpriseFeatureClass.GetDefinition();

        int facilityCodeIndex = facilitySiteDefinition.FindField("FCODE");
        int subtypeFieldIndex = facilitySiteDefinition.FindField(facilitySiteDefinition.GetSubtypeField());

        // Agriculture, Food and Livestock subtype.
        Subtype agricultureSubtype = facilitySiteDefinition.GetSubtypes().First(subtype => subtype.GetCode() == 701);

        // Industry Subtype.
        Subtype industrySubtype = facilitySiteDefinition.GetSubtypes().First(subtype => subtype.GetName().Equals("Industry")); 

        Field faclilityCodeField = facilitySiteDefinition.GetFields()[facilityCodeIndex];

        // This will be true since FCODE is a Text field.
        if (faclilityCodeField.FieldType.Equals(FieldType.String)) 
        {
          // This will be null since at the field level there is no default value.
          string fieldLevelDefaultValue = faclilityCodeField.GetDefaultValue() as String;

          // This will be "Agriculture or Livestock Structure".
          string defaultValueForAgricultureSubtype = faclilityCodeField.GetDefaultValue(agricultureSubtype) as String;

          // This will be "Industrial Facility".
          string defaultValueForIndustrySubtype = faclilityCodeField.GetDefaultValue(industrySubtype) as String; 
        }

        Field subtypeField = facilitySiteDefinition.GetFields()[subtypeFieldIndex];

        // This will be true since SUBTYPEFIELD is a Long Integer field.
        if (subtypeField.FieldType.Equals(FieldType.Integer)) 
        {
          // This will be 701 since at the field level the default value is set.
          int fieldLevelDefaultValue = Convert.ToInt32(subtypeField.GetDefaultValue());

          // This will give you 701 since it is Agriculture, Food and Livestock subtype subtype.
          int defaultValueForAgricultureSubtype = Convert.ToInt32(subtypeField.GetDefaultValue(agricultureSubtype));

          // This will give you 710 since it is Industry subtype.
          int defaultValueForIndustrySubtype = Convert.ToInt32(subtypeField.GetDefaultValue(industrySubtype)); 
        }
      }  
    } 
  }
}
Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7

See Also

Reference

Field Class
Field Members