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# EnvironmentFunctions.GetVariable Method

Returns the value of the specified environment variable.

[Visual Basic]
<Function(Name:="get-variable")>
Public Shared Function GetVariable( _
ByVal name As String _
) As String
[C#]
[Function(Name="get-variable")]
public static string GetVariable(
string name
);

#### Parameters

name
  The environment variable of which the value should be returned.

#### Return Value

The value of the specified environment variable.

#### Exceptions

Exception Type | Condition
--- | ---
ArgumentException | Environment variable name does not exist.

#### See Also

EnvironmentFunctions Class | NAnt.Core.Functions Namespace