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TreeWalker.GetParent Method

.NET Framework 3.0

Retrieves the parent element of the specified AutomationElement.

Name	Description
TreeWalker.GetParent (AutomationElement)	Retrieves the parent element of the specified AutomationElement.
TreeWalker.GetParent (AutomationElement, CacheRequest)	Retrieves the parent element of the specified AutomationElement and caches properties and patterns.

Remarks

The structure of the AutomationElement tree changes as the visible user interface (UI) elements on the desktop change. It is not guaranteed that an element returned as the parent element will be returned as the parent on subsequent passes.

Reference

TreeWalker Class
TreeWalker Members
System.Windows.Automation Namespace

Other Resources

UI Automation Tree Overview
Navigate Among UI Automation Elements with TreeWalker
Obtaining UI Automation Elements

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