Tfs WorkItem Overwrite Areas As Tags Processor

A common issue with older TFS/Azure DevOps instances is the proliferation of Area Paths. With the use of Area Path for Teams and the addition of the Node Name column option these extensive tag hierarchies should instad be moved to tags.

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A common issue with older TFS/Azure DevOps instances is the proliferation of Area Paths. With the use of Area Path for Teams and the addition of the Node Name column option these extensive tag hierarchies should instad be moved to tags.

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Options

ParameterTypeDescriptionDefault Value
AreaIterationPathStringThis is a required parameter. That define the root path of the iteration. To get the full path use \\
EnabledBooleanIf set to true then the processor will run. Set to false and the processor will not run.missing XML code comments
SourceNameStringThis 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
TargetNameStringThis 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
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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": "TfsWorkItemOverwriteAreasAsTagsProcessorOptions",
  "Enabled": false,
  "AreaIterationPath": null,
  "SourceName": null,
  "TargetName": null
}
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Metadata

Metadata

Class Name
TfsWorkItemOverwriteAreasAsTagsProcessor
Status
Beta
Processing Target
Work Item
Type
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