List Selected Layers from ArcGIS Pro Map with ArcPy

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01-17-2024 01:29 AM
KenBragg
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Hi folks

Using ArcPy I would like to get a list of the selected layers from the contents of the active ArcGIS Pro Map.

I don't see a property or method for this on Layer nor on cim_layer returned by getDefinition on a layer object.

It seems it was previously possible with pythonaddins.

Any ideas appreciated

Thanks

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BlakeTerhune
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I don't think this is possible.

ArcGIS Pro Get Active Layer - Esri Community

Maybe you can make a Python toolbox with a multivalue parameter and the user can select the layers there?

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BlakeTerhune
MVP Regular Contributor

I don't think this is possible.

ArcGIS Pro Get Active Layer - Esri Community

Maybe you can make a Python toolbox with a multivalue parameter and the user can select the layers there?

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KenBragg
New Contributor III

Thanks, seems you must be right. 
Strange this isn't possible as there are lots of tools that work on "selected" layers but I guess these tools use other APIS.

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