Introduced
4.0
Description
Exports a category of preferences into a file. A category is a set of preferences on the same subject grouped together in a node under the Preferences object located under Application.
Scripting Syntax
ExportPreferences( FileName, [Categories] )
Parameters
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Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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FileName [in/out] |
The filename where the exported preferences will be saved. |
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Categories |
The categories to export. It can be one or more categories separated by commas. If this parameter is empty then all categories are exported. The categories can be found under the Preferences node. Default Value: none |
Examples
1. VBScript Example
'Export all preferences ExportPreferences InstallationPath(siFactoryPath) & "myprefs.xsipref"
2. VBScript Example
'Export only the data_management category ExportPreferences InstallationPath(siFactoryPath) & "myDMprefs.xsipref", "data_management"
3. VBScript Example
'Export 2 categories ExportPreferences InstallationPath(siFactoryPath) & "myprefs.xsipref", "data_management,scripting"
See Also
SOFTIMAGE|XSI v6.01