Scripting API Objects
The Scripting API for WMI reference describes each scripting object using a specific syntax. For an explanation of this syntax, see Document Conventions for the Scripting API.
The following table lists WMI scripting objects and how they are used.
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
| SWbemDateTime | Constructs and parses CIM datetime values. |
| SWbemEventSource | Retrieves events in conjunction with SWbemServices.ExecNotificationQuery. |
| SWbemLastError | Provides extended error information when an error occurs. |
| SWbemLocator | Obtains an SWbemServices object that can get access to WMI on a particular host computer. |
| SWbemMethod | Contains a single WMI method definition. |
| SWbemMethodSet | Gets a collection of SWbemMethod objects. |
| SWbemNamedValue | Contains a single named value. |
| SWbemNamedValueSet | Gets access to a collection of SWbemNamedValue objects. |
| SWbemObject | Contains and manipulates a single WMI object class or instance. |
| SWbemObjectEx | Extends the functionality of SWbemObject. This object adds the Refresh method for SWbemRefresher objects. |
| SWbemObjectPath | Generates and validates an object path. |
| SWbemObjectSet | Gets access to a collection of SWbemObject objects. |
| SWbemPrivilege | Sets or clears a privilege. |
| SWbemPrivilegeSet | Gets access to a collection of SWbemPrivilege objects. |
| SWbemProperty | Contains a single WMI property. |
| SWbemPropertySet | Gets access to a collection of SWbemProperty objects. |
| SWbemQualifier | Contains a single property qualifier. |
| SWbemQualifierSet | Gets access to a collection of SWbemQualifier objects. |
| SWbemRefresher | Collects and updates object property values in one operation. |
| SWbemRefreshableItem | Represents a single refreshable element in an SWbemRefresher object, such as a property. |
| SWbemSecurity | Manages security settings such as Component Object Model (COM) Privileges, AuthenticationLevel, and ImpersonationLevel. |
| SWbemServices | Creates, updates, and retrieves instances or classes. |
| SWbemServicesEx | Extends the functionality of SWbemServices. This object adds the Put and PutAsync methods to allow a class or instance to be saved to multiple namespaces. |
| SWbemSink | Receives the results of asynchronous operations and event notifications, which are used by client applications. |