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Hi,

I have this code snippet that works as expected

	$xml = [xml](Get-Content $path)
	$node = $xml.Configuration.Servers.Server

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What I really want to do is pass "Configuration.Servers.Server" as a parameter. The various methods I have tried are failing.

So ultimately I want $node = $xml.$XMLPath where $XMLPath = "Configuration.Servers.Server"

Qlemo

Didn't I show you how to do it in your previous question, https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28682878/HOWTO-Multidimensional-Arrays.html ?

ckelsoe

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Technically it is a different question - how to combine two variables to get the same result. I did try your method and did not have success with it. The code I have is working fine with the exception of not wanting to hard code the path to the attributes.

I am finding there are multiple ways to perform the same task. I understand that your method is at least one of two methods to change the value of an attribute. As such I do appreciate your help.

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ckelsoe

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Now that did exactly what I wanted!! Thank You.

I was working through your preferred method. Passing "//configuration/servers/server" from the array. Did not get that fully working before I saw this answer. I will play with that method again shortly.

I do appreciate your help very much.