Keep Outbound Link Target Processor

Performs mathematical calculations on numeric fields using NCalc expressions during migration.

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Options

Parameter Type Description Default Value
CleanupFileName String File path where the cleanup script or batch file will be generated for removing unwanted outbound links. missing XML code comments
DryRun Boolean When true, performs a dry run without making actual changes, only generating the cleanup script for review. missing XML code comments
Enabled Boolean If set to true then the processor will run. Set to false and the processor will not run. missing XML code comments
PrependCommand String Command to prepend to each line in the cleanup script, such as “start” for Windows batch files. missing XML code comments
SourceName String This is the IEndpoint that will be used as the source of the Migration. Can be null for a write only processor. missing XML code comments
TargetLinksToKeepOrganization String URL of the Azure DevOps organization whose links should be preserved during cleanup operations. missing XML code comments
TargetLinksToKeepProject String Project name or GUID within the target organization whose links should be preserved. missing XML code comments
TargetName String This is the IEndpoint that will be used as the Target of the Migration. Can be null for a read only processor. missing XML code comments
WIQLQuery String WIQL (Work Item Query Language) query used to select the work items whose outbound links should be processed for preservation. missing XML code comments
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Samples

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Sample

Sample

There is no sample, but you can check the classic below for a general feel.
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Defaults

Defaults

There are no defaults! Check the sample for options!
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Classic

Classic

{
  "$type": "KeepOutboundLinkTargetProcessorOptions",
  "Enabled": false,
  "WIQLQuery": "Select [System.Id] From WorkItems Where [System.TeamProject] = @project and not [System.WorkItemType] contains 'Test Suite, Test Plan,Shared Steps,Shared Parameter,Feedback Request'",
  "TargetLinksToKeepOrganization": "https://dev.azure.com/nkdagility",
  "TargetLinksToKeepProject": "993d43f0-fa86-40df-9102-50118fb56357",
  "CleanupFileName": "c:/temp/OutboundLinkTargets.bat",
  "PrependCommand": "start",
  "DryRun": true,
  "SourceName": null,
  "TargetName": null
}
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Created and maintained by Martin Hinshelwood of nkdagility.com

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