SelectAnnotation()
Summary
Adds an annotation to the list of selected annotations.
Syntax
SelectAnnotation(string window_spec, integer id)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| window_spec | Window specification, in the form "window type|window name" |
| id | Annotation ID |
Notes
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Selected annotations are marked with selection handles in the map or layout window.
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Some annotations cannot be selected and are not added to the selected list.
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Annotations can also be added to the selected list using the pointer tool.
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Use GetSelectedAnnotations() to get a list of the IDs of selected annotations.
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For a full list of GISDK functions for annotations, see Freehand Items (Annotations).
Example
win = "Map|My Map"
SelectAnnotations(win, 123)
DropSelectedAnnotations(win)Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NotFound | The window or annotation does not exist |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| AddAnnotation() | Adds an annotation to a map or layout window |
| DropAnnotation() | Removes an annotation from a map or layout window |
| DropAnnotations() | Removes annotations from a map or layout window |
| DropSelectedAnnotations() | Removes selected annotations from a map or layout window |
| SelectAllAnnotations() | Selects all annotations in a map or layout window |
| SelectAnnotation() | Adds an annotation to the list of selected annotations |
| GetSelectedAnnotations() | Gets the IDs of selected annotations in a map or layout window |