We released a new build of PowerShell HelpWriter 2017 (v2.1.36). In this article, we will discuss the new features introduced in this build. New Features Updated HTML Preview / Export We update the HTML preview / export format. The new format provides more detailed information about the cmdlet and follows the same format […]
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PowerShell HelpWriter 2017: Service Release v2.1.34
Today we released a new build of PowerShell HelpWriter 2017 (v2.1.34). In this article, we will discuss the new features introduced in this build. Note: If you previously tried to generate help for a module and got an “Operation is not valid due to the current state of the object.” error, please update to […]
PowerShell HelpWriter 2017: Service Release v2.1.33 Plus Markdown
Today we released a new build of PowerShell HelpWriter 2017 (v2.1.33). In this article, we will discuss the new features introduced in this build. Exporting Help We added the ability to export the help files into two useful file formats: Markdown HTML To export your help files, use the Ribbon menu: Ribbon->Home->Export We introduced […]
HelpUri v. HelpInfoUri
Although the names are similar and often confused, these properties are different. If you confuse them, the help for your PowerShell commands and modules won’t work. The HelpUri property stores the URL (http or https) of online help for a command. It’s a property of commands (cmdlets, functions, workflows). When a user runs Get-Help -Online, […]
Writing Help for Dynamic Parameters
Because dynamic parameters can be added to a command from multiple sources, the command author (who writes the help) cannot predict the dynamic parameters that might be available at runtime. Therefore, Get-Help expects dynamic parameters to be documented in the help file for the code that adds the dynamic parameters; not the code that has […]
PowerShell HelpWriter – Service Release v1.0.16
In the latest service release of PowerShell HelpWriter 2015, you will notice a few changes to the Select Module dialog that appears when creating a new help file. The updated dialog includes several new features. Sorting Modules The module list can now be sorted by clicking on the respective column headers. In addition, we […]
Advanced Help for Advanced Functions – #PSBlogWeek
Follow @juneb_get_help Writing help is often the last thing you do for an advanced function. But, instead of treating it as a disposable chore, write your help first — in advance — before you write your advanced function. Then, use the help as a design specification. The result is a better designed function and a […]
PowerShell Help Community Edition updated
One of our most popular community tools received a long awaited update. All the content was brought up to speed and now contains the latest help text from Windows Server 2012 and PowerShell 4.0. Here is a reminder why this tool is a must-have in every PowerShell users toolbox: Easier reading and scrolling through help […]
Get help for modules on other machines
When you develop scripts for other computers you don’t always have the luxury of installing the relevant modules on your own computer. In many cases they simply won’t install because you are running the wrong OS or don’t have some required server software running. Luckily the context sensitive help in PrimalScript or PowerShell Studio doesn’t […]
PrimalForms 2011: Getting Form Control Help
Frequently users wonder how they can get help for form controls and discover all the properties, methods and events they can use. In this article we will cover a number of ways to access information about Form controls. Spotlight on Control Articles: You can find help of the Form controls right here on our blog. […]
