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Import-CMApplication

  • Reference
Module:
ConfigurationManager

Imports an application into Configuration Manager.

Syntax

Import-CMApplication
      -FilePath <String>
      [-ImportActionType <ImportActionType>]
      [-DisableWildcardHandling]
      [-ForceWildcardHandling]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Import-CMApplication cmdlet imports a package created by the Export-CMApplication cmdlet. A package contains one or more applications and related objects, such as catalogs. If the package contains content, the application package imports the content, or includes a reference to the content.

Note

Run Configuration Manager cmdlets from the Configuration Manager site drive, for example PS XYZ:\>. For more information, see getting started.

Examples

Example 1: Import an application

PS XYZ:\>Import-CMApplication -FilePath "\\Server1\resource\test.zip" -ImportActionType DirectImport

This command imports the application stored in test.zip, including the application objects.

Parameters

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DisableWildcardHandling

This parameter treats wildcard characters as literal character values. You can't combine it with ForceWildcardHandling.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-FilePath

Specifies a file path for the application.

Type:String
Aliases:FileName, ImportFilePath, Path
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ForceWildcardHandling

This parameter processes wildcard characters and may lead to unexpected behavior (not recommended). You can't combine it with DisableWildcardHandling.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ImportActionType

Specifies an import action type for the application. If this application already exists in the Software Library, Configuration Manager adds a revision to the existing application unless you modify the action to create a new application. Valid values are:

  • Skip. This option is not supported.
  • NotSet. No action is specified. The default behavior is:
    • If there is a conflict with the application model ID, a new revision is added to the existing application.
    • If there is a conflict with the application name, a new application is created with a new name.
  • DirectImport. Imports the application objects. The default behavior is:
    • If there is a conflict with the application model ID, the error is displayed.
    • If there is a conflict with the application name, a new application is created with a new name.
  • Rename. This option is not supported.
  • Overwrite. Maps objects despite name or scope duplication. If the revision of the application does not match the revision of the application to import, then a new revision is added to the existing application.
  • ImportFail. This option is not supported.
Type:ImportActionType
Accepted values:NotSet, Skip, DirectImport, Rename, Overwrite, ImportFail
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet doesn't run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

Inputs

None

Outputs

System.Object