ImportVariables

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ImportVariables

Imports custom variable definitions from an XML file produced by ExportVariables. By default, variables whose names already exist are skipped. Use -Overwrite to replace existing variables.

Requires an Enterprise license.

Syntax

PDQInventory ImportVariables -Path <inputFile> [-Overwrite | -SkipExisting]

Parameters

Parameter

Required

Description

-Path

Yes

Path to an XML file produced by ExportVariables.

-Overwrite

No

Replace existing variables (matched by name) with the imported definitions. Cannot be combined with -SkipExisting.

-SkipExisting

No

Explicit form of the default behavior: skip variables that already exist. Cannot be combined with -Overwrite.

Exit Codes

Exit Code

Meaning

0

Import succeeded.

1

One or more variables failed to import, or the input file was malformed.

3

The input file contained no importable variable definitions.

Examples

Import variables, skipping any that already exist (default):

PDQInventory ImportVariables -Path C:\Exports\Variables.xml

Import variables, overwriting any with matching names:

PDQInventory ImportVariables -Path C:\Exports\Variables.xml -Overwrite

Import variables and be explicit about skipping existing names:

PDQInventory ImportVariables -Path C:\Exports\Variables.xml -SkipExisting

 

 

 

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