Making a group layer (or layer) in memory

[Vidar]

I know you can use this method for creating a group layer:

   LayerFactory.Instance.CreateGroupLayer(map, 0, "mygrouplayer");

This seems to instantly create a group layer in the map, but, is there a way to create a group layer without it being instantly created and then add it in later?, i.e. create it in memory first.

[Anonymous User]

Have you considered creating a CIMGroupLayer, populating it with what you need, then turning it into a layer by calling CreateGroupLayer followed by GroupLayer.SetDefinition ?

[Vidar]

Not in the slightest  - wasn't aware of that at all - but I will have a dig around on what you describe.

Thanks Kirk.

[UmaHarano]

Hi Simon

LayerDocument class allows you to configure a layer's properties prior to adding it to the map.  You can either create a new LayerDocument (using the available constructors) from an existing lyrx file or an existing feature layer in a map. Note: You also have the option of creating a blank LayerDocument and configuring all the properties from scratch if you want. But this is rare.

You can then use the configured LayerDocument and Create a layer (or Group Layer)  using the CreateLayer method. The specific overload you will need is this:

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/sdk/api-reference/index.html#topic26527.html 

I will post a snippet on how to do this if you need further help with this.

Thanks

Uma

[Vidar]

Hi

The link https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/sdk/api-reference/index.html#topic26527.html

doesn't seem to work - I get the following in the browser:

[DanPatterson_Retired]

The link seems to be different

Your link as shown

 https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/sdk/api-reference/index.html#topic26527.html

Where it links to

" https://prodev.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/sdk/api-reference/index.html#topic26527.html "

when you examine its link versus the text.

Try editing the link to see if that is the issue

[UmaHarano · Accepted solution]

The links should work now. I have edited the typos.  

Also, in the ProSnippets: Map Authoring page there are 3 code snippets that use the LayerDocument to configure Feature Layers prior to adding it to the map. They create FeatureLayers, but the concept to create Group Layers is similar.

Thanks