Update content type of files in folder with system update
The script updates content type of files in folder with system update.
Reshmee AucklooSummary
Update content type with system update option for all files in a folder within a library to a custom content type to avoid updating modified and modified by properties.
Implementation
- Open Windows PowerShell ISE
- Create a new file
- Copy a script below
#Config Variables
$SiteURL = "https://tenant.sharepoint.com/sites/Estimator"
$ListName = "Documents"
$FolderServerRelativePath= "/sites/Estimator/Shared Documents/LineManagement"
$NewContentType = "Legal"
Connect-PnPOnline -url $SiteURL -Interactive
Try {
#Get all files from folder
Get-PnPListItem -List $ListName -PageSize 2000 | Where {$_.FieldValues.FileRef -like "$FolderServerRelativePath*" -and $_.FileSystemObjectType -eq "File" } | ForEach-Object {
Write-host $_.FieldValues.FileRef
Set-PnPListItem -UpdateType SystemUpdate -List $ListName -ContentType $NewContentType -Identity $_
}
}
catch {
write-host "Error: $($_.Exception.Message)" -foregroundcolor Red
}Contributors
| Author(s) |
|---|
| Reshmee Auckloo |
Disclaimer
THESE SAMPLES ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Tool documentation & references
- Want to learn more about PnP PowerShell and the cmdlets
Check out the PnP PowerShell site to get started and for the reference to the cmdlets.
