GetLayerScope()
Summary
Gets the scope of a layer.
Syntax
layer_scope = GetLayerScope(string layer_name)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| layer_name | The name of the specified layer |
Returns
The scope of the layer.
Notes
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Layer_scope can be passed to any GISDK function that requires a scope as argument.
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All layer types have a scope, including image layers.
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For a full list of scope-related GISDK functions, see Map Scales and Scopes.
Example
scp = GetLayerScope("U.S. States")
SetMapScope(, scp)Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NotFound | The specified layer does not exist |
| Error | Image database file is corrupted, or an internal error has occurred |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| GetSetScope() | Gets the scope of the features in a selection set. |
| GetMapScope() | Gets the scope of a map |
| Scope() | Creates a scope |