GetMapLabelOptions()

Summary

Gets the automatic label option settings for a map.

Changes

In Version 6.0/2012 is still available but will now do nothing if called.

Syntax

options = GetMapLabelOptions(string map_name, array options)

Argument Contents
map The name of the map
options The list of option names (strings) for which the current values are requested

Returns

An array of option pairs for the requested options, selected from the following list.

Option Type Contents
Overlap Boolean Whether automatic labels are permitted to overlap

Notes

  • Specify only labeling options that apply to all layers in the specified map. For options that apply on a per layer or per set basis, use GetLabelOptions() instead.

Example

x = GetMapLabelOptions("My Map", {"Overlap"})
// x = {{"Overlap", "True"}}

Error Codes

Error Type Meaning
Error An option is invalid
NotFound The specified map does not exist

See Also

Function Summary
SetMapLabelOptions() Controls whether automatic labels on a map can overlap
GetLabelOptions() Gets the label option settings for a layer or selection set.