topic Import layout file and use existing map in ArcGIS Pro SDK Questions

Import layout file and use existing map

MohamedG — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:22:20 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to import a layout file (.pagx) to the ArcGIS Pro project using the following code snippet and it works properly but it adds new map to the project each time.

IProjectItem layoutItem = ItemFactory.Instance.Create(file, ItemFactory.ItemType.PathItem) as IProjectItem; Project.Current.AddItem(layoutItem);

I want to reuse the existing map in the project like when you import a file manually you have the option to reuse existing maps.

Is there any wasy I can do this using the SDK?

Thank you.

Re: Import layout file and use existing map

JeffBarrette — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:25:53 GMT

Thank you for your feedback. The only solution currently is to remape the map frame and map surrounds to the current maps and then delete the newly added project item. We are looking into adding method parameters to accomodate the UI setting.

Jeff - Layout and arcpy.mp teams.

Re: Import layout file and use existing map

MohamedG — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:18:17 GMT

Thank you very mush for response.

I hope it will be available soon.

Re: Import layout file and use existing map

JeffBarrette — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:26:07 GMT

We added this capability to the Pro SDK at 3.0. Thank you for your feedback.

Jeff - arcpy.mp and Layout teams

Re: Import layout file and use existing map

ScottDickison1 — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:33:56 GMT

Was this added? I've run into the same issue and I'm not able to find documentation for it.

Re: Import layout file and use existing map

JeffBarrette — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:57:56 GMT

Try this link: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/sdk/api-reference/topic76003.html

Jeff - Layout and arcpy.mp teams