Convert-HashtableString
SYNOPSIS
Convert a hashtable string into a hashtable object.
SYNTAX
Convert-HashtableString [-Text] <String> [<CommonParameters>]
DESCRIPTION
This function is similar to Import-PowerShellDataFile. But where that command can only process a file, this command will take any hashtable-formatted string and convert it into an actual hashtable.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
PS C:\> get-content c:\work\test.psd1 | unprotect-cmsmessage | Convert-HashtableString
Name Value
---- -----
CreatedBy BOVINE320\Jeff
CreatedAt 10/02/2020 21:28:47 UTC
Computername Think51
Error
Completed True
Date 10/02/2020 21:29:35 UTC
Scriptblock restart-service spooler -force
CreatedOn BOVINE320
The test.psd1 file is protected as a CMS Message. In this example, the contents are decoded as a string which is then in turn converted into an actual hashtable.
PARAMETERS
-Text
Enter your hashtable string.
Type: System.String
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:
Required: True
Position: 0
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: True (ByValue)
Accept wildcard characters: False
CommonParameters
This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutVariable, -OutBuffer, -PipelineVariable, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.
INPUTS
System.String
OUTPUTS
hashtable
NOTES
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