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Elenakretova
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Remove XML encoding information with PowerShell

I'm currently using TFS PowerTools to run a query in PowerShell and export the results as an XML file. I then want to import that XML file into Alteryx for further processing. When TFS PT exports the XML file it puts the following header at the top:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

However Alteryx does not like this and refuses to read the document unless the encoding information is taken off. Is there a way that I can use PowerShell to remove the encoding information so it only shows:

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v-yulgu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @Elenakretova,

 

Welcome to Power BI desktop forum. As this forum provides support for Power BI, your question is more related to TFS PowerTools, I would suggest you post your questions on TFS forum to get more professional advice.

 

Regards,

Yuliana Gu

Community Support Team _ Yuliana Gu
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