topic Re: Use a custom map tool's functionality in a button on a dockpane in ArcGIS Pro SDK Questions

Use a custom map tool's functionality in a button on a dockpane

KhamilleJaynes — Mon, 13 May 2019 17:09:29 GMT

Hi,

I've made a very simple, custom map tool that selects features with a rectangle sketch outline (it's basically 'Select by Rectangle' tool). I made my own tool instead of using Esri's DAML ID for the select by rectangle tool because I want to have my own functionality for OnMouseUp.

I know how to make this tool and access it in the Pro Add-in ribbon tab. However, how would I be able to use my tool's functionality in my own button on my own dockpane?

I've tried looking at the Config.daml for my custom tool's button id, so that i could do something like this:

FrameworkApplication.SetCurrentToolAsync("my_custom_tool_id");

However I couldn't get it to work. Am I on the right path?

Thank you.

Re: Use a custom map tool's functionality in a button on a dockpane

GKmieliauskas — Tue, 14 May 2019 05:42:58 GMT

Hi Khamille,

Try to look at this link:

https://community.esri.com/thread/210462-programmatically-start-the-edit-annotation-tool-in-modify-features

Re: Use a custom map tool's functionality in a button on a dockpane

UmaHarano — Tue, 14 May 2019 15:26:30 GMT

Hi Khamille,

In addition to the link Gintautas has shared with you, here is a wiki link that walks you through using ICommands as "bindings" on your dockpane using the MVVM pattern. Your custom tool can be used with this also.

ProGuide: Reusing Pro Commands

Thanks

Uma