---
external help file: PSScriptTools-help.xml
Module Name: PSScriptTools
online version: http://bit.ly/31SLU7X
schema: 2.0.0
---

# Convert-HashtableToCode

## SYNOPSIS

Convert a hashtable to a string representation.

## SYNTAX

### psd1 (Default)

```yaml
Convert-HashtableToCode [-Hashtable] <Hashtable> [-Indent <Int32>]
[<CommonParameters>]
```

### inline

```yaml
Convert-HashtableToCode [-Hashtable] <Hashtable> [-Inline] [<CommonParameters>]
```

## DESCRIPTION

Use this command to convert a hashtable into its text or string equivalent. It is assumed that any array values contain items of the same type. This command has not been tested with large or complex hashtables, so you might need to manually edit the output to meet your tastes or requirements.

## EXAMPLES

### Example 1

```powershell
PS C:\> $h = @{Name="SRV1";Asset=123454;Location="Omaha"}
PS C:\> Convert-HashtableToCode $h
@{
        Name = 'SRV1'
        Asset = 123454
        Location = 'Omaha'
}
```

Convert a hashtable object to a string equivalent that you can copy into your script.

### Example 2

```powershell
PS C:\> Convert-HashtableToCode $h -inline

@{Name = 'SRV1';Asset = 123454;Location = 'Omaha'}
```

Create an inline string version of the hashtable.

## PARAMETERS

### -Hashtable

A hashtable to convert. It can be standard or ordered hashtable.

```yaml
Type: Hashtable
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: True
Position: 0
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: True (ByValue)
Accept wildcard characters: False
```

### -Indent

Specify the number of tabs to indent. You shouldn't need to specify this parameter. It exists for situations where there are nested hashtables.

```yaml
Type: Int32
Parameter Sets: psd1
Aliases: tab

Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: 1
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False
```

### -Inline

Write the hashtable as an inline expression.

```yaml
Type: SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: inline
Aliases:

Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False
```

### CommonParameters

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutVariable, -OutBuffer, -PipelineVariable, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see [about_CommonParameters](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=113216).

## INPUTS

### System.Collections.Hashtable

## OUTPUTS

### System.String

## NOTES

Learn more about PowerShell: http://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/essential-powershell-resources/

## RELATED LINKS

[Convert-HashtableString](Convert-HashtableString.md)