Preferences.Import

Description

Imports a set of preferences in Softimage. All values are saved in the user file. The file can contains preferences from any categories. The file must be in a .xsipref file format that can be created by exporting preferences.

C# Syntax

Preferences.Import( String in_bstrFile );

Scripting Syntax

Preferences.Import( Filename );

Parameters

Parameter Type Description

Filename String The location of the file containing the preferences to be imported.

Parameter	Type	Description
Filename	String	The location of the file containing the preferences to be imported.

Examples

Python Example

from win32com.client import constants as cns
app = Application
# Export the current scripting preferences
path = XSIUtils.BuildPath( app.InstallationPath(cns.siFactoryPath), "myprefs.xsipref" )
app.Preferences.Export(path, "scripting")
# Restore the default values
app.Preferences.RestoreDefault("scripting")
# Now import back the scripting preferences
app.Preferences.Import(path)