GetLayerDB()
Summary
Gets the name of the location where a layer is stored.
Syntax
db_name = GetLayerDB(string layer_name)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| layer_name | The name of the layer whose source file is determined |
Returns
A string containing one of the following:
| Layer Type | Contents |
|---|---|
| Geographic file | The name of the principal file in the dataset where information for the layer is stored, e.g., the .DBD for a standard geographic file |
| Image file | The name of the principal image file, e.g., the .SID file for a MrSid image |
| ODBC layer | The name of the data source |
| Oracle layer | The name of the service |
Notes
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Most geographic files, and some image files, consist of more than one file on disk. In this case, the string returned will contain the name of the principal file.
Example
lyr = GetLayer()
db = GetLayerDB(lyr)
CopyDatabase(db, "backup")Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NotFound | The specified layer does not exist |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| GetLayer() | Gets the name of the current layer, if any |
| GetLayerType() | Gets the type of a layer |