PowerShell™ for SharePoint® 2013 How-To

Import a BCS Model

Scenario/Problem: You need to import a BCS model.

Solution: Use the Import-SPBusinessDataCatalogModel cmdlet.

The Import-SPBusinessDataCatalogModel cmdlet enables you to import a model file from a local or shared drive. Use a BCS metadata object variable as the Identity, as shown in Listing 15.5.

Listing 15.5. Importing a BCS Model

Import-SPBusinessDataCatalogModel -Identity $bcsMeta -Path E:\BCS_Model.bdcm

Several optional switch parameters can be used:

• Force: Forces an overwrite if the model exists

• ModelsIncluded: Specifies that models are included in the imported XML file

• PermissionsIncluded: Specifies that the permissions to the model are included

• PropertiesIncluded: Specifies that BCS properties are included ...