GetLayerNames()
Summary
Gets a list of all layers in the system.
Changes
In Version 2018 added the optional array of types.
Syntax
layer_array = GetLayers(opt array types)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| types | An optional array of strings with one or more layer types |
Returns
An array of layer name strings.
Notes
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The array of types is an optional argument.
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The array of types, if provided, restricts the layer types. For a description of the types, see IsLayer.
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The list of layers includes layers that appear in any open map or dataview, and layers that are in the workspace but not in a map.
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If there are no layers in the current application, GetLayerNames() returns null.
Example
lyrs = GetLayerNames({"Point"})
ShowArray(lyrs)See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| GetLayers() | Gets information on layers in the system and the current layer |
| GetLayerType() | Get the type of a layer |
| GetMapLayers() | Gets a list of the layers in a map |
| AddLayerToWorkspace() | Adds a layer to an application without it appearing in a map or dataview |