ArcObjects Library Reference (Carto)

IMapFrame Interface

Provides access to the members that control the map element object.

Product Availability

Available with ArcGIS Engine, ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcGIS Server.

When To Use

IMapFrame is the default interface for the MapFrame object. The main purpose of the interface is to give the developer access to the map object stored within the frame, and it's associated locator rectangles.

Members

		Description
	AddLocatorRectangle	Add a new locator rectangle to the data frame.
	Background	Frame background used by this element.
	Border	Frame border used by this element.
	Container	The frame's container.
	CreateSurroundFrame	Returns the map surround frame element of the type given in clsid. An optional style object may be specified.
	DraftMode	Indicates if this element is in draft mode, i.e., draws fast.
	ExtentType	The way in which the map extent of the frame is specified.
	LocatorRectangle	Returns the locator rectangle at the specified index.
	LocatorRectangleCount	The number of locator rectangles.
	Map	The associated map.
	MapBounds	The bounds of the map displayed by the frame.
	MapScale	The scale at which the map should be displayed.
	Object	Object framed by this element.
	RemoveAllLocatorRectangles	Remove all the locator rectangles from the data frame.
	RemoveLocatorRectangle	Remove a locator rectangle from the data frame.
	Thumbnail	Small bitmap representation of this element.

Inherited Interfaces

Interfaces	Description
IFrameElement	Provides access to members that control the Frame element object.

CoClasses that implement IMapFrame