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IDataLayer.Connect Method

Connects the layer to its data source. An optional name object can be specified to aid in repairing a lost connection.

[Visual Basic .NET]
Public Function Connect ( _
    ByVal pOptRepairName As IName _
) As Boolean

[C#]
public bool Connect (
    IName pOptRepairName
);

[C++]
HRESULT Connect(
  IName* pOptRepairName
);

[C++]
Parameters
pOptRepairName [in]

  pOptRepairName is a parameter of type IName*

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