# arcgis-pro-sdk
**Repository Path**: esri_hub/arcgis-pro-sdk
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- **License**: Apache-2.0
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- **Created**: 2021-03-30
- **Last Updated**: 2022-03-08
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## README
## ArcGIS Pro 2.9 SDK for .NET
Extend ArcGIS Pro with ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET. ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET is based on the add-in and configurations extensibility pattern. Leverage modern .NET features and patterns such as Task Asynchronous Programming (TAP), LINQ, WPF Binding, and MVVM to write integrated 2D/3D add-ins using Pro’s new APIs.
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### Table of Contents
#### Developing with ArcGIS Pro
* [Requirements](#requirements)
* [What's New for Developers at 2.9](#whats-new-for-developers-at-29)
* [Installing ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET](#installing-arcgis-pro-sdk-for-net)
* [Getting started](#getting-started)
* [Pro SDK Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGXXfYjfpg9DI8eEUmW1ag)
* [ProSnippets](#prosnippets)
* [ArcGIS Pro API](#arcgis-pro-api)
* [Release notes](#release-notes)
* [Resources](#resources)
* [ProGuide: ArcGIS Pro Extensions NuGet](../../wiki/ProGuide-ArcGIS-Pro-Extensions-NuGet)
* [ProConcepts: Migrating to ArcGIS Pro](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Migrating-to-ArcGIS-Pro)
* [ProConcepts: Distributing Add-Ins Online](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Distributing-Add-Ins-Online)
#### Framework
* [ProSnippets: Framework](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Framework)
* [ProConcepts: Framework](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Framework)
* [ProConcepts: Asynchronous Programming in ArcGIS Pro](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Asynchronous-Programming-in-ArcGIS-Pro)
* [ProConcepts: Advanced topics](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Advanced-Topics)
* [ProGuide: Command line switches for ArcGISPro.exe](../../wiki/ProGuide-Command-line-switches-for-ArcGISPro.exe)
* [ProGuide: Reusing ArcGIS Pro Commands](../../wiki/ProGuide-Reusing-Pro-Commands)
* [ProGuide: Licensing](../../wiki/ProGuide-License-Your-Add-in)
* [ProGuide: Digital signatures](../../wiki/ProGuide-Digitally-signed-add-ins-and-configurations)
* [ProGuide: Command Search](../../wiki/ProGuide-Command-Search)
**Add-ins**
* [Pro Guide: Installation](../../wiki/ProGuide-Installation-and-Upgrade)
* [Pro Guide: Your first add-in](../../wiki/ProGuide-Build-Your-First-Add-in)
* [ProConcept: Localization](../../wiki/ProConcept-Localization)
* [ProGuide: Content and image resources](../../wiki/ProGuide-content-and-image-resources)
* [ProGuide: Embedding Toolboxes](../../wiki/ProGuide-content-and-image-resources#embedding-toolboxes)
* [ProGuide: Diagnosing ArcGIS Pro Add-ins](../../wiki/ProGuide-Diagnosing-ArcGIS-Pro-Add-ins)
* [ProGuide: Regression Testing](../../wiki/ProGuide-Regression-Testing)
**Configurations**
* [ProConcepts: Configurations](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Configurations)
* [ProGuide: Configurations](../../wiki/ProGuide-Configurations)
**Customization**
* [ProGuide: Ribbon, tabs, and groups](../../wiki/ProGuide-Ribbon-Tabs-and-Groups)
* [ProGuide: Buttons](../../wiki/ProGuide-Buttons)
* [ProGuide: Label controls](../../wiki/ProGuide-Label-Controls)
* [ProGuide: Check boxes](../../wiki/ProGuide-Checkboxes)
* [ProGuide: Edit boxes](../../wiki/ProGuide-Edit-Boxes)
* [ProGuide: Combo boxes](../../wiki/ProGuide-Combo-boxes)
* [ProGuide: Context Menus](../../wiki/ProGuide-Context-Menus)
* [ProGuide: Palettes and Split buttons](../../wiki/ProGuide-Palettes-and-Split-Buttons)
* [ProGuide: Galleries](../../wiki/ProGuide-Galleries)
* [ProGuide: Dockpanes](../../wiki/ProGuide-Dockpanes)
* [ProGuide: Code your own states and conditions](../../wiki/ProGuide-Code-Your-Own-States-and-Conditions)
**Styling**
* [ProGuide: Style Guide](../../wiki/proguide-style-guide)
* [ProGuide: Applying custom styles](../../wiki/ProGuide-Applying-Custom-Styles)
* [Esri Brushes](http://ArcGIS.github.io/arcgis-pro-sdk/content/brushescolors/brushes.html)
* [Esri Colors](http://ArcGIS.github.io/arcgis-pro-sdk/content/brushescolors/colors.html)
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### Content
* [ProSnippets: Content](../../wiki/ProSnippets-content)
* [ProSnippets: Browse Filters](../../wiki/ProSnippets-OpenItemDialogBrowseFilter)
* [ProConcepts: Project Content and Items](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Content-and-Items)
* [ProConcepts: Custom Items](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Custom-Items)
* [ProGuide: Custom Items](../../wiki/ProGuide-Custom-Items)
* [ProGuide: Custom Browse Dialog Filters](../../wiki/ProGuide-Custom-Browse-Dialog-Filters)
* [ArcGIS Pro TypeID Reference](../../wiki/ArcGIS-Pro-TypeID-Reference)
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### CoreHost
* [ProSnippets: CoreHost](../../wiki/ProSnippets-CoreHost)
* [ProConcepts: CoreHost](../../wiki/proconcepts-CoreHost)
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### DataReviewer
* [ProConcepts: DataReviewer](../../wiki/proconcepts-DataReviewer)
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### Editing
* [ProSnippets: Editing](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Editing)
* [ProConcepts: Editing](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Editing)
* [ProConcepts: COGO](../../wiki/ProConcepts-cogo)
* [ProConcepts: Annotation Editing](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Editing-Annotation)
* [ProConcepts: Dimension Editing](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Editing-Dimensions)
* [ProGuide: Editing Tool](../../wiki/ProGuide-Editing-Tool)
* [ProGuide: Construction Tools with Options](../../wiki/ProGuide-Construction-Tools-with-Options)
* [ProGuide: Annotation Construction Tools](../../wiki/ProGuide-Annotation-Construction-Tools)
* [ProGuide: Annotation Editing Tools](../../wiki/ProGuide-Annotation-Editing-Tools)
* [ProGuide: Templates](../../wiki/ProGuide-Templates)
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### Geodatabase
* [ProSnippets: Geodatabase](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Geodatabase)
* [ProConcepts: Geodatabase](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Geodatabase)
* [ProConcepts: DDL](../../wiki/ProConcepts-DDL)
**Plugin Datasources**
* [ProConcepts: Plugin Datasources](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Plugin-Datasources)
* [ProGuide: Plugin Datasources](../../wiki/ProGuide-Plugin-Datasources)
**Topology**
* [ProSnippets: Topology](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Topology)
* [ProConcepts: Topology](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Topology)
**Object Model Diagram**
* [Object Model Diagram](http://ArcGIS.github.io/arcgis-pro-sdk/content/OMDs/Geodatabase-Object-Model-Diagram.pdf)
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### Geometry
* [ProSnippets: Geometry](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Geometry)
* [ProSnippets: Geometry Engine](../../wiki/ProSnippets-GeometryEngine)
* [ProConcepts: Geometry](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Geometry)
* [ProConcepts: Multipatches](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Multipatches)
* [ProGuide: Building Multipatches](../../wiki/ProGuide-Building-Multipatches)
**Relational Operations**
* [ProGuide: RelationalOperations](../../wiki/ProGuide-Relational-Operations)
* [ProSnippets: Custom Relational Operations](../../wiki/ProGuide-Custom-Relational-Operations)
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### Geoprocessing
* [ProSnippets: Geoprocessing](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Geoprocessing)
* [ProConcepts: Geoprocessing](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Geoprocessing)
* [ProGuide: Embedding Toolboxes](../../wiki/ProGuide-content-and-image-resources#embedding-toolboxes)
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### Layouts
* [ProSnippets: Layouts](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Layouts)
* [ProConcepts: Layouts](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Layouts)
**Reports**
* [ProSnippets: Reports](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Reports)
* [ProConcepts: Reports](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Reports)
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### Map Authoring
* [ProSnippets: Map Authoring](../../wiki/ProSnippets-MapAuthoring)
* [ProSnippets: Annotation](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Annotation)
* [ProSnippets: Labeling](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Labeling)
* [ProSnippets: Renderers](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Renderer)
* [ProSnippets: Symbology](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Symbology)
* [ProSnippets: Text Symbols](../../ProSnippets-TextSymbols)
* [ProConcepts: Map Authoring](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Map-Authoring)
* [ProConcepts: Annotation](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Annotation)
* [ProConcepts: Dimensions](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Dimensions)
* [ProGuide: Custom Dictionary Style](../../wiki/ProGuide-Custom-Dictionary-Style)
* [ProGuide: Geocoding](../../wiki/ProGuide-Geocoding)
**Graphics**
* [ProSnippets: Graphics Layers](../../wiki/ProSnippets-GraphicsLayers)
* [ProConcepts: Graphics Layers](../../wiki/ProConcepts-GraphicsLayers)
**Scene**
* [ProSnippets: Scene Layers](../../wiki/ProSnippets-SceneLayers)
* [ProConcepts: Scene Layers](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Scene-Layers)
**Stream**
* [ProSnippets: Stream Layers](../../wiki/ProSnippets-StreamLayers)
* [ProConcepts: Stream Layers](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Stream-Layers)
**Voxel**
* [ProSnippets: Voxel Layers](../../wiki/ProSnippets-VoxelLayers)
* [ProConcepts: Voxel Layers](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Voxel-Layers)
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### Map Exploration
* [ProSnippets: Map Exploration](../../wiki/ProSnippets-MapExploration)
* [ProSnippets: Custom Pane with Contents](../../wiki/ProSnippets-CustomPaneWithContents)
* [ProConcept: Map Exploration](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Map-Exploration)
* [ProGuide: Map Pane Impersonation](../../wiki/ProGuide-Map-Pane-Impersonation)
* [ProGuide: TableControl](../../wiki/ProGuide-TableControl)
**Map Tools**
* [ProGuide: Feature Selection](../../wiki/ProGuide-Feature-Selection)
* [ProGuide: Identify](../../wiki/ProGuide-Identify)
* [ProGuide: MapView Interaction](../../wiki/ProGuide-MapView-Interaction)
* [ProGuide: Embeddable Controls](../../wiki/ProGuide-Using-Embeddable-Controls)
* [ProGuide: Custom Popups](../../wiki/ProGuide-Custom-Popups)
* [ProGuide: Dynamic Popup Menu](../../wiki/ProGuide-Dynamic-Popup-Menu)
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### Parcel Fabric
* [ProSnippets: Parcel Fabric](../../wiki/ProSnippets-ParcelFabric)
* [ProConcepts: Parcel Fabric](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Parcel-Fabric)
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### Raster
* [ProSnippets: Raster](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Raster)
* [ProConcept: Raster](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Raster)
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### Sharing
* [ProSnippets: Sharing](../../wiki/ProSnippets-sharing)
* [ProConcepts: Portal](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Portal)
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### Tasks
* [ProSnippets: Tasks](../../wiki/ProSnippets-Tasks)
* [ProConcepts: Tasks](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Tasks)
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### Utility Network
* [ProSnippets: Utility Network](../../wiki/ProSnippets-UtilityNetwork)
* [ProConcepts: Utility Network](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Utility-Network)
* [Object Model Diagram](http://Esri.github.io/arcgis-pro-sdk/content/OMDs/Utility-Network-Object-Model-Diagram.pdf)
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### Workflow Manager
* [ProSnippets: Workflow Manager](../../wiki/ProSnippets-WorkflowManager)
* [ProConcept: Workflow Manager](../../wiki/ProConcepts-Workflow-Manager)
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## Resources
* [API Reference online](http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/sdk/api-reference)
* ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET (pro.arcgis.com)
* [arcgis-pro-sdk-community-samples](http://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk-community-samples)
* [ArcGISPro Registry Keys](http://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ArcGIS-Pro-Registry-Keys)
* [ArcGIS Pro DAML ID Reference](http://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ArcGIS-Pro-DAML-ID-Reference)
* [ArcGIS Pro Icon Reference](http://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/DAML-ID-Reference-Icons)
* [ArcGIS Pro TypeID Reference](http://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ArcGIS-Pro-TypeID-Reference)
* [FAQ](http://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/FAQ)
* [ArcGIS Pro SDK icons](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/releases/tag/2.9.0.32739)
## Overview of the ArcGIS Pro SDK
### Requirements
#### ArcGIS Pro
* ArcGIS Pro 2.9
#### Supported platforms
* Windows 11 (Home, Pro, Enterprise)
* Windows 10 (Home, Pro, Enterprise) (64 bit)
* Windows 8.1 (Pro, and Enterprise) (64 bit)
#### Supported .NET framework
* Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Developer Pack
**Note:** ArcGIS Pro 2.9 is the last release with .NET Framework 4.8. ArcGIS Pro **3.0** will introduce support for .NET 6.0, Microsoft's latest edition of .NET. Support for .NET 6.0 will replace support for .NET Framework 4.8. With **3.0**, .NET Framework 4.8 will no longer be supported. This will be **a breaking change**.
#### Supported IDEs
* Visual Studio 2019 (Professional, Enterprise, and Community Editions)
* Visual Studio 2017 (Professional, Enterprise, and Community Editions)
**Note:** ArcGIS Pro 2.9 SDK is the last release with support for Visual Studio 2017 and 2019. The ArcGIS Pro **3.0** SDK will introduce support for Visual Studio 2022, Microsoft's latest edition of its IDE. Support for Visual Studio 2022 will replace support for Visual Studio 2017 and 2019. With **3.0**, Visual Studio 2017 and 2019 will no longer be supported.
#### Third party assemblies
_**Newtonsoft Json**_
* At 2.9 ArcGIS Pro is using version 12.0.1 of the Newtonsoft Json NuGet. If you require Newtonsoft NuGet in your add-ins it is recommended to use the same version.
_**CefSharp**_
* At 2.9 ArcGIS is using version 92.0.260 of CefSharp. Pro includes the CefSharp.dll, CefSharp.Core.dll and CefSharp.Wpf.dll in the "C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Pro\bin\cef" installation location.
* ChromiumWebBrowser has been been deprecated at 2.9. If you are currently using ChromiumWebBrowser control, please switch to using WebViewBrowser instead. [WebViewBrowser control](https://github.com/esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Framework#webviewbrowser-control)
_**WebView2**_
* Starting at ArcGIS Pro 2.9, addin developers can use the new WebViewBrowser control based on Microsoft Edge WebView2. Consult the WebView2 manifest in the Pro bin\WebView folder for the current WebView2 fixed version runtime in use by ArcGIS Pro.
Note: [ArcGIS Pro system requirements](http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/get-started/arcgis-pro-system-requirements.htm)
### ArcGIS Pro API
The ArcGIS Pro APIs are managed .NET assemblies which are installed with each ArcGIS Pro installation. Intermediary assemblies containing .NET metadata or PIAs (Primary Interop Assemblies) are not required.
Add any of the ArcGIS Pro managed assemblies that comprise its API as references directly in your Visual Studio add-in projects

A complete list of the ArcGIS Pro assemblies in the public API is provided below. Consult the online [API Reference](https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/sdk/api-reference) for specific details of each assembly:
#### Core
Core assemblies are located in the {ArcGIS Pro Installation folder}\bin.
Assembly | Description
------------------------| -------------
ArcGIS.Core.dll | Provides CIM, Geodatabase, Geometry and Utility Network APIs.
ArcGIS.CoreHost.dll | Provides Host.Initialize to initialize ArcGIS.Core.dll for stand-alone use.
ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework.dll | Provides the application framework to include add-in contracts, DAML support, and base classes. This assembly must be referenced by every add-in.
ESRI.ArcGIS.ItemIndex.dll | Provides functionality to create and work with Custom items.
#### Extensions
Major subsystems within ArcGIS Pro are organized into units called extensions. Extension assemblies are located in the {ArcGIS Pro Installation folder}\bin\Extensions folder in their own individual subfolder.
Extension subfolder names are logically named for the unit of functionality they represent, for example, Mapping, Editing, Layout, and so on.
Assembly | Description
------------------------| -------------
ArcGIS.Desktop.Catalog.dll | Provides access to project content items (map items, layout items, style items, folder items, and so on).
ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.dll | Provides functionality to create and manage projects, access to events associated with the current project, and the ability to execute geoprocessing tools.
ArcGIS.Desktop.DataReviewer.dll | Provides functionality to establish and manage Reviewer results, sessions, and batch jobs in a project.
ArcGIS.Desktop.Editing.dll | Provides access to the editing environment and core editing functionality required for custom edit tool implementations.
ArcGIS.Desktop.Extensions.dll | Provides extension methods for other ArcGIS Pro classes. Provides a base class for custom map tools.
ArcGIS.Desktop.Geoprocessing.dll | Provides access to geoprocessing history items stored in the project. (Note: Adds a reference to ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.dll to execute geoprocessing tools.)
ArcGIS.Desktop.Layouts.dll | Provides functionality for manipulating elements on a layout and exporting to a variety of image formats.
ArcGIS.Desktop.Mapping.dll | Provides types to create maps and layers, label features, perform query operations, and visualize them in 2D or 3D. Provides a raster API to create raster layers and customize raster rendering, and an API to manage styles, style items, and symbols.
ArcGIS.Desktop.TaskAssistant.dll | Provides the Tasks framework, allowing developers to access, open, close, or export task items.
ArcGIS.Desktop.Workflow.dll | Provides functionality to create, configure, and execute Workflow Manager jobs and queries. Provides functionality to retrieve configuration information from the Workflow Manager database.
#### Extensions with no public API
There are extension assemblies in {ArcGIS Pro Installation folder}\bin\Extensions subfolders) that do not have a public API. They are currently for Esri internal use only.
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Analyst3D.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Aviation.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.BusinessAnalyst.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.CAD.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Charts.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.DataEngineering.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.DataSourcesRaster.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Defense.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.DefenseMapping.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Editing.PushPull.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.FullMotionVideo.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.GAWizard.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.GeoProcessing.BDC.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.GeoProcessing.SAModels.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Geostatistics.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Indoors.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Intelligence.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Intelligence.Common.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.KnowledgeGraph.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.LocationReferencing.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Maritime.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Metadata.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.NetworkAnalysis.Facility.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.NetworkAnalysis.NetworkDiagrams.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.NetworkAnalysis.Transportation.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Search.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Sharing.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.TerritoryDesign.dll
* ArcGIS.Desktop.Workflow.Client.dll
Note: Static string resource properties and image resources included within the public API assemblies are for Esri internal use only. They are not intended for use in third-party add-ins.
#### ArcGIS Pro Extensions Nuget
The ArcGIS Pro Extensions NuGet contains all the Pro API assemblies needed to compile your Add-ins and Configurations and offers an alternate way to reference the ArcGIS Pro assemblies in your add-in and configuration over traditional file based references.
The ArcGIS Pro Extensions NuGet will only work with:
* Visual Studio 2017 update 8 or higher (Professional, Enterprise, and Community Editions)
* NuGet Package Management format setting in Visual Studio must be PackageReference.
* As of Pro 2.5, .Net Target Framework must be set to 4.8. This is important if you are adding the Nuget to a pre 2.5 add-in project.
[ProGuide: ArcGIS Pro Extensions NuGet](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProGuide-ArcGIS-Pro-Extensions-NuGet)
## What's New for Developers at 2.9
#### 1. API Enhancements
At 2.9 you can take advantage of API enhancements for:
##### Visual Studio Templates
* The Layout Tool item template creates a layout tool for adding/editing graphics in layout and map views and elements in layout.
* The Table Construction Tool item template creates a table construction tool for creating rows in standalone tables.
##### Content:
* Catalog pane enhancements for accessing GDB, file, and CAD data.
* API access to application options.
##### Editing:
* Table templates, template commands, table editing, and sketch symbology customization.
##### Geodatabase
* DDL support for annotation layers and mobile geodatabases.
##### Map Authoring:
* Add tables to group layers and layer documents (.lyrx), and save map to web map format.
##### Map Exploration:
* Table Control enhancements like “Go to” row, open + customize table pane/view.
##### Utility Network:
* Support for retrieving and executing named trace configurations stored as part of a utility network.
* Traverse multiple levels of utility network associations in a single call (crucial for some utility network data models such as telecommunications).
For a detailed list of changes to the ArcGIS Pro API refer to the [What's new for developers at 2.9
](https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/sdk/api-reference/#topic15120.html) topic in the [ArcGIS Pro API Reference Guide](https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/sdk/api-reference/#topic1.html).
#### 2. .NET 6.0 and .NET Framework 4.8
* ArcGIS Pro 2.9 is the last release with .NET Framework 4.8. ArcGIS Pro **3.0** will introduce support for .NET 6.0, Microsoft's latest edition of .NET. Support for .NET 6.0 will replace support for .NET Framework 4.8. With **3.0**, .NET Framework 4.8 will no longer be supported. This will be **a breaking change**.
#### 3. Visual Studio 2017, 2019, and 2022
* ArcGIS Pro 2.9 SDK is the last release with support for Visual Studio 2017 and 2019. ArcGIS Pro **3.0** SDK will introduce support for Visual Studio 2022, Microsoft's latest edition of its IDE. Support for Visual Studio 2022 will replace support for Visual Studio 2017 and 2019. With **3.0**, Visual Studio 2017 and 2019 will no longer be supported.
#### 4. ArcGIS Pro 2.5 and .NET Framework 4.8
As with the release of ArcGIS Pro 2.5, the minimum .NET target was switched to 4.8, and is no longer 4.6.1. What does this mean for you and your add-ins?
* Existing add-ins, already deployed, will work at 2.9 with no change to their forward compatibility.
* Existing add-ins which are recompiled at 2.9 (e.g. because a code change was made) will also require the minimum target framework set to 4.8 or they will not compile. Note: As always, if an existing add-in is changed for any reason, the desktopVersion attribute in its Config.daml file should be changed to reflect the version of Pro it was last compiled against, in this case, now 2.9.
To migrate add-ins previously developed with 4.6.1 to 4.8, please consult technical support article [How To: Convert a version 2.0 to 2.4 ArcGIS Pro SDK add-in solution to Pro 2.5 and later versions](https://support.esri.com/en/Technical-Article/000022645) for more information
#### 5. Target platform has changed from AnyCPU to x64
* When recompiling add-ins made with previous versions, it is recommended that you change the Platform Target in Visual Studio from "Any CPU" to "x64".
* Also starting at 2.8, when opening a user control .xaml using the Visual Studio Designer, it could result in the error "Could not load file or assembly 'ArcGIS.Desktop.Framework".
Please refer to the [ArcGIS Pro FAQ](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/FAQ#when-opening-a-user-control-xaml-using-the-visual-studio-designer-why-do-i-get-the-error-could-not-load-file-or-assembly-arcgisdesktopframework) for more information.
#### 6. SDK Resources
There are many ProConcepts, ProGuide, ProSnippets, and samples to help you get up and running with the new SDK features. Updates to the SDK Resources include, but are not limited to:
* [ProConcepts: Framework](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Framework)
* [ProConcepts: COGO](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-cogo)
* [ProConcepts: Project Content and items](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Content-and-Items)
* [ProConcepts: Editing](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Editing)
* [ProConcepts: Layouts](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Layouts)
* [ProConcepts: Parcel Fabric](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Parcel-Fabric)
* [ProConcepts: Map Authoring](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Map-Authoring)
* [ProConcepts: Reports](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Reports)
* [ProConcepts: Geometry](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProConcepts-Geometry)
* [ProGuide: Regression Testing](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProGuide-Regression-Testing)
* The [Pro Community Samples](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk-community-samples) and [Snippets](https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProSnippets) have new samples and snippets.
## Release notes
### Installing ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET
ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET can be downloaded and installed from within Visual Studio.
Read the [ProGuide: Installation and Upgrade](http://github.com/Esri/arcgis-pro-sdk/wiki/ProGuide-Installation-and-Upgrade) for detailed installation instructions.
### ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET components
The following table summarizes the functionality of each .vsix file included in the SDK download:
| Name|File|Functionality|
| ------------- | ------------- |------------- |
| ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET | proapp-sdk-templates.vsix | A collection of project and item templates to create ArcGIS Pro add-ins|
| ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET (Utilities) | proapp-sdk-utilities.vsix | A collection of utilities to help create ArcGIS Pro add-ins|
#### ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET templates
Package: proapp-sdk-templates.vsix
ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET provides the following project and item templates:
| C# | VB | Name |
|---|---|---|
| | ArcGIS Pro Module Add-in Project template |
| | ArcGIS Pro Managed Configurations Project template |
| N/A | ArcGIS Pro Plugin Project template |
| N/A | ArcGIS Pro CoreHost Application Project template |
![]() | | ArcGIS Pro Backstage Tab |
| | ArcGIS Pro Button |
| | ArcGIS Pro Button Palette |
| | ArcGIS Pro Combo Box |
| | ArcGIS Pro Construction Tool |
|
|
ArcGIS Pro Custom Control |
|
N/A | ArcGIS Pro Custom Item |
|
N/A | ArcGIS Pro Custom Project Item |
| | ArcGIS Pro Dockpane |
| | ArcGIS Pro Dockpane with Burger Button |
| | ArcGIS Pro Drop Handler |
| | ArcGIS Pro Embeddable Control |
| | ArcGIS Pro Gallery |
| | ArcGIS Pro Inline-Gallery |
| N/A | ArcGIS Pro Layout Tool |
| | ArcGIS Pro Map Pane Impersonation |
| | ArcGIS Pro Map Tool |
| | ArcGIS Pro Menu |
| | ArcGIS Pro Pane |
| | ArcGIS Pro Property Sheet |
| | ArcGIS Pro ProWindow |
| | ArcGIS Pro Split Button |
| N/A | ArcGIS Pro Table Construction Tool |
ArcGIS Pro 2.9 SDK for Microsoft .NET Framework