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Add New Custom Script

For information about editing, importing, and exporting custom scripts, see Custom Scripts.

To access this dialog box: Select RESOURCES > Scripts > Add Script.

You can add/write a new script or import an existing VBScript (*.vbs) or PowerShell script (*.ps1) into MOVEit Automation.

Add/Edit Script Field

Description

Friendly Name

Name that appears in the list of scripts on the SCRIPTS page.

NOTE: If you edit an existing script and change its Friendly Name, the edited script is saved with the new Friendly Name.

Description

Optional description.

Script Type

Select VBScript or Powershell

Script Template

 

Select one of the VBScript or PowerShell script templates.

VBScript templates

None: Select to input the script details in the Script Source box without using a template.

For Each Line Template: Select to open a template in the Script Source box for a script that runs after each file in the associated task is processed.

All At Once Template: Select to open a template in the Script Source box for a script that runs after all the files in the associated task are processed.

PowerShell templates

None: Select to input the script details in the Script Source box without using a template.

Download Basic Auth: Select to download a file using basic authentication.

Get JSON Next ID: Select to POST a JSON request to an endpoint, and receive a JSON response.

MOVEit Transfer REST API: Select to retrieve the upload stamp of a MOVEit Transfer file.

Process File Line by Line: Select to process a file line-by-line, creating an output file that will replace the input file during the execution of the task.

Script Source box

Displays the script details. Add or edit script details within this box.

Import Script File

Click to import an existing VBScript (*.vbs) or PowerShell script (*.ps1) file.

NOTE: Any code in the Script Source field is overwritten by the source code of the script that you import. You do not receive a warning message.

Save

To save the new script, click Save.