Import-DataFile

Import-DataFile.ps1

function Import-DataFile
{
    <#
    Posted by Dave Wyatt at http://powershell.org/wp/forums/topic/how-to-store-hashtable-in-configuration-file/
    #>
    param (
        [Parameter(Mandatory)]
        [string] $Path
    )
 
    try
    {
        $content = Get-Content -Path $path -Raw -ErrorAction Stop
        $scriptBlock = [scriptblock]::Create($content)
 
        # This list of approved cmdlets and variables is what is used when you import a module manifest
        [string[]] $allowedCommands = @(
            'Import-LocalizedData', 'ConvertFrom-StringData', 'Write-Host', 'Out-Host', 'Join-Path'
        )
 
        [string[]] $allowedVariables = @('PSScriptRoot')
 
        # This is the important line; it makes sure that your file is safe to run before you invoke it.
        # This protects you from injection attacks / etc, if someone has placed malicious content into
        # the data file.
        $scriptBlock.CheckRestrictedLanguage($allowedCommands, $allowedVariables, $true)
 
        return & $scriptBlock
    }
    catch
    {
        throw
    } 
}