Limitations for LayerCreationParams Fixed?

[Vidar]

Hi 

Have the limitations for LayerCreationParams been fixed for 2.5 or greater? I really need to change visibility for layers and set definitions too.

See this link if you are unsure what I'm talking about (bit where it mentions KNOWN LIMIT):

https://github.com/esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Map-Authoring#layer-files-and-layer-packages 

Kind regards.

[UmaHarano]

Hi Simon

This limitation still exists. The Pro development team is looking at fixes.

In the meantime, you can access the LayerDocument and the CIM Definition to accomplish what you need -

      // create a layer and add it to a groupLayer
      string urlLyrx = @"\\path\States.lyrx";
      QueuedTask.Run( () => {

        var layerDoc = new LayerDocument(urlLyrx);
        var cimlyrDoc = layerDoc.GetCIMLayerDocument();
        var defn = cimlyrDoc.LayerDefinitions[0] as CIMFeatureLayer;
        defn.Visibility = false;
        defn.Name = "Test Layer";
        //defn.Renderer = ..
        //defn.DisplayFilters = 
        //etc

        var createParams = new LayerCreationParams(cimlyrDoc);
        FeatureLayer flyr = LayerFactory.Instance.CreateLayer<FeatureLayer>(createParams, MapView.Active.Map);
      });‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Thanks

Uma

[Vidar]

Hi Uma,

I've tried :

var layerDoc = new LayerDocument(portalItemUrl);

with the portal item (which is a .lyrx file) and it returns null.  Is there any way to make the code that you outlined in your answer work with portal layer items?

Kind regards.

[Vidar]

The example looks like it only works with physical layer files on disk - however I am working with layer files from the portal and they com back as type Core.Item. Does this work with portal layer items? and can I position/set the index of the layer in the contents? like I can with the one of the overrides on the CreateLayer().

[UmaHarano]

Hi Simon

Looks like the portal item URL cannot be passed to the Layer Document at this time.  

We will prioritize adding this requirement for a future near term release.

Thanks!

Uma

[Vidar]

Hi Uma, 

Thanks for getting back to me. This is disappointing for us, I really do hope ESRI fix this sooner rather than later as it is hampering and degrading the user experience for our add in.

Anyway fingers crossed.

Kind regards

Simon.

[UmaHarano]

Hi Simon,

These LayerDocument issues have been reported to the development team. We will prioritize adding these requirements for a future near term release.

Thank you for all your feedback!

Uma

[Vidar]

Did this get fixed in 2.7 - I don't see the text about "KNOWN LIMITS"?

[RichardHowe]

@UmaHarano Is there any update on this?

[UmaHarano · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I can confirm that the ability to create a Layer Document from a Lyrx file saved on Portal has been added to 2.8.  2.8 is currently under development.

ArcPro 2.8 will be released later this year.

Thanks!

Uma