| name | bpx-datatable |
| description | BPX `datatable` command skill. Read DataTable-family rows and update DataTable rows. |
datatable
PREREQUISITE: Read bpx-shared.
Usage
bpx datatable read <file.uasset> [--export <n>] [--row <name>] [--format json|toml|csv|tsv] [--out path]
bpx datatable update-row <file.uasset> --row <name> --values '<json>' [--export <n>] [--dry-run] [--backup]
bpx datatable add-row <file.uasset> --row <name> [--values '<json>'] [--export <n>] [--dry-run] [--backup]
bpx datatable remove-row <file.uasset> --row <name> [--export <n>] [--dry-run] [--backup]
Behavior
read: decodes DataTable/CurveTable/CompositeDataTable rows.
update-row: patches fields in an existing row (DataTable exports only).
add-row: appends a new row (DataTable only; row name must resolve in NameMap).
remove-row: removes a row by name (DataTable only).
read --format csv|tsv flattens rows for spreadsheet-style output.
[!CAUTION]
This command includes write-capable operations. Confirm intent and run --dry-run first.
Command Matrix
| Command | Use when | Notable defaults |
|---|
read | decodes DataTable/CurveTable/CompositeDataTable rows. | Read-only path; safe for discovery. |
update-row | patches fields in an existing row (DataTable exports only). | Run --dry-run first and use --backup for real writes. |
add-row | appends a new row (DataTable only; row name must resolve in NameMap). | Run --dry-run first and use --backup for real writes. |
remove-row | removes a row by name (DataTable only). | Run --dry-run first and use --backup for real writes. |
Code-Aligned Caveats
- Row mutations target DataTable exports only; non-DataTable types are rejected.
- When using CSV/TSV output, confirm flattened values before patching rows.
High-Signal Examples
bpx datatable read ./Sample.uasset [--export 1] [--row SampleName] [--format json|toml|csv|tsv] [--out path]
bpx datatable update-row ./Sample.uasset --row SampleName --values '{"value":1}' [--export 1] [--dry-run] [--backup]
bpx datatable add-row ./Sample.uasset --row SampleName [--values '{"value":1}'] [--export 1] [--dry-run] [--backup]
bpx datatable remove-row ./Sample.uasset --row SampleName [--export 1] [--dry-run] [--backup]