PrimalForms 2011 will ship with a number of predefined templates that will make things easier for you when creating a GUI for PowerShell. (Fig 1: When you create a new form, a list of templates will appear.) We know some of you will want to create your own reusable templates, so we implemented any […]
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PrimalScript 2009 Service build 5.0.642 available
The latest service build of PrimalScript 2009 (5.0.642) is now available from http://my.sapien.com for registered users. This build adds the RSS feed for this blog to the start page and addresses two code folding issues related to PowerShell. For more information please visit http://support.sapien.com.
Feature Peek 2011: PrimalSQL – Exporting PowerShell GUIs
Similar to PrimalForms 2011, PrimalSQL 2011 will allow you to export PowerShell GUI scripts that run your queries. Simply design your query in PrimalSQL’s Query builder and press the “Export Query Form” button. (Fig 1: Export the Query into a PowerShell GUI) PrimalSQL 2011 will then generate a PowerShell script (ps1) or a PrimalForms Form […]
PowerShell 2.0 Training With Don Jones in February
SAPIEN PowerShell Training 2011 You have asked for it and here it is: The next Windows PowerShell class. We have once again teamed up with Don Jones to offer the best PowerShell training available. Our PowerShell class offering has been widely praised as the best. Get a leg up on everyone else and get your PowerShell […]
Feature Peek 2011: Bookmarks and Breakpoints
As mentioned in previous blogs, the next version of PrimalForms will support debugging. Anybody who has debugged a script or application knows that breakpoints are a priceless tool. A cool new feature in the 2011 versions of PrimalScript and PrimalForms is the ability edit breakpoints and bookmarks between the two products. For example, a user […]
Feature Peek PrimalScript 2011: Bridging the gap, Part 3
Last time we learned how you can pre-determine where your script is executed by using meta-comments inside your code. While this third installment also deals with execution in either 32 or 64 bit environments, the main gap being addressed today is between script development and working in a shell. For us developer types, the use […]
iPowerShell 2.1.107 released into the wild
iPowerShell is SAPIEN’s FREE PowerShell reference tool for iPhone/iPad/iPod users. This week, we have submitted our latest build to the App Store for release. iPowerShell version 2.1.107 includes a host of new features. Of primary importance is the support for iOS 4.2 on all iOS devices. This means multi-taking aware, Airprint (for supported printers) and […]
Feature Peek 2011: Bridging the gap, Part 2
"Can I ask you a quick question?" This usually precede a long interruption in whatever work you are doing at the time. It doesn’t matter if someone sticks their head into your cubicle while uttering these infamous words or if they pop up on an instant messenger window, inevitably you are expected to drop whatever […]
Feature Peek 2011: Bridging the gap, Part 1
The question about a 64 bit version of PrimalScript has been raised a few times in our support forum. The question was, however, not really about what platform PrimalScript uses, but what platform the scripts run on. As software transitions from 32 to 64 bit you need a development environment that works on BOTH sides, […]
RSEE and security
We have received a couple requests in the last few days to explain the security implications of using our Remote Script Execution Engine (RSEE). The RSEE service must be installed on a target machine and uses a configurable tcp/ip port to listen for incoming script execution requests from a PrimalScript instance. Another port is used […]