GetLayerAutoscale()

Summary

Determines whether a layer is hidden in the current map due to autoscaling.

Syntax

state = GetLayerAutoscale(string layer_name)

Argument Contents
layer_name The name of the layer

Returns

A string specifying the state of the layer:

Value Meaning
None No autoscaling is set for the layer
On Autoscaling is set for the layer and the layer is visible at the scale of the current map
Off Autoscaling is set for the layer and the layer is not visible at the scale of the current map

Example

state = GetLayerAutoscale("Counties")
if state = "Off" then ShowMessage("Counties are currently autoscaled off.")

Error Codes

Error Type Meaning
NotFound The specified layer does not exist

See Also

Function Summary
GetLayerScale() Gets the range of scales at which a layer displays (autoscale)
GetLayerScaleFlag() Gets the autoscale flag for a layer
GetSetScale() Gets the range of scales at which a selection set displays (autoscale)
GetScale() Gets the scale of a map
SetLayerScale() Sets the range of scales at which a layer displays (autoscale)
SetLayerScaleFlag() Sets the autoscale flag for a layer
SetSetScale() Sets the range of scales at which a selection set displays (autoscale)
SetScale() Sets the scale of a map