Specifies whether the provider operates in XML compatibility mode using the behavior and feature set from the 2017 release.

Syntax

Connect-XML -BackwardsCompatibilityMode SwitchParameter

Data Type

bool

Default Value

false

Remarks

When this property is set to true, the cmdlet uses the XML parsing behavior and feature set available in the 2017 version.

When this property is set to false (default), the cmdlet enables the enhanced flattening features introduced in later versions. These includes DataModel, FlattenArrays, and FlattenObjects as well as the dynamic flattening of tables and columns via a SQL query.

This property is useful for maintaining compatibility with legacy integrations that rely on the original XML schema behavior.