Import and Export Settings Command

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Imports, exports, or resets Visual Studio settings.

Syntax

Tools.ImportandExportSettings [/export:filename | /import:filename | /reset]

Switches

/export:filename Optional. Exports the current settings to the specified file.

/import:filename Optional. Imports the settings in the specified file.

/reset Optional. Resets the current settings.

Remarks

Running this command with no switches opens the Import and Export Settings wizard. For more information, see How to: Share Settings Between Computers or Visual Studio Versions.

Example

The following command exports the curent settings to the file MyFile.vssettings.

Tools.ImportandExportSettings /export:"c:\Files\MyFile.vssettings"

See Also

Customizing Development Settings in Visual Studio Visual Studio Commands