DropAnnotations()

Summary

Removes annotations from a map or layout window.

Syntax

DropAnnotations(string window_spec, array ids)

Argument Contents
window_spec String containing the window type and name
id Array of IDs of the annotation to be dropped

Notes

  • If any of the IDs are null, or an annotation with one of the IDs does not exist, DropAnnotations() drops all valid annotations and returns without an error.

  • For a full list of GISDK functions for annotations, see Freehand Items (Annotations).

Example

DropAnnotations("Map|My First Map", {1, 14, 27})

Error Codes

Error Type Meaning
NotFound The map or layout window does not exist.

See Also

Function Summary
AddAnnotation() Adds an annotation to a map or layout window
DropAnnotation() Removes an annotation from a map or layout window
DuplicateAnnotation() Creates a copy of an annotation
GetAnnotation() Returns the definition of an annotation
GetAnnotations() Return the IDs of all annotations in a map or layout window
MoveAnnotation() Moves an annotation to a new location
SetAnnotation() Modifies an existing annotation in a map or layout window