PrimalScript, PowerShell Studio or any other tool in the PowerShell universe you can think of? We get this question a lot, so I thought I’d give you a few highlights. First and foremost, this is not a game of ISE or not. The ISE is an important tool for your everyday work and you should […]
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PowerShell Studio 2014: Rename Refactoring
Another new feature of PowerShell Studio 2014 is rename refactoring. Rename refactoring allows you to intelligently rename variables, controls, parameters, functions and more. You start by right-clicking on the object you wish to rename to bring up the context menu. Then select Rename… from the menu: You are then presented with the rename dialog: Let […]
Don’t always start from scratch
We use scripting to automate tasks that would otherwise be very repetitive. However, when it comes to creating a script most users start with a blank slate, an empty file. Then they hunt for copy and paste sources to start and the script fills with bits and pieces from other places. Next time a new […]
PowerShell Studio 2014: Function Builder
PowerShell Studio 2014 introduces a quick and easy way to create complex functions using the new Function Builder: Let’s cover each field of the Function Builder and how to create a function. Cmdlet Name The function builder provides you with a verb and noun field. The verb field contains a combo box with a list […]
VersionRecall integration with PrimalScript and PowerShell Studio
The folks over at PowerShell.org recently published a review of VersionRecall (http://powershell.org/wp/2014/04/15/review-sapien-versionrecall/) There was one paragraph that took us a little bit by surprise: “Unfortunately, PowerShell Studio doesn’t seem to recognize VersionRecall as a source control provider (at least, it didn’t show up when I tried to configure source control in PowerShell Studio). That means […]
From script to server – Deploying solutions with PrimalScript 2014 (Part 4)
Welcome back. As we previously discussed, PrimalScript 2014 has a few new options for the script packager and has added features for creating MSI databases and deploying your script solutions. If you have missed the previous three installments, use the links below to catch up. From script to server – Deploying solutions with PrimalScript 2014 […]
WMI Explorer 2014 released!
The latest version of the WMI Explorer is available now on our website. Here are just a few highlights from the features in this release: Superior performance using cached data and multi-threaded code gets you results fast Explore and query local and remote machines. A large variety of search options enables you to access the […]
PowerShell Studio 2014: Comment Based Help
Previously, when creating comment based help in PowerShell Studio 2012, you either had to manually add the help comment or use the built-in comment based help snippet. The snippets worked well but you were still required to manually add each parameter of the function which takes time and there are better ways we would rather […]
From script to server – Deploying solutions with PrimalScript 2014 (Part 3)
The last time we looked at the new installer option in PrimalScript 2014. You can find the article here: http://www.sapien.com/blog/2014/04/07/from-script-to-server-deploying-solutions-with-primalscript-2014-part-2 If you look at the deploy tab again, you will see a “Deployment” group. These functions will help you distribute your solutions to your target audience. First lets look at the settings. There are […]
PowerShell Studio 2014: What New in the Editor?
Let’s look at some of the new features you will find in PowerShell Studio 2014’s editor. Improved Syntax Coloring One of the first editing features you might have noticed in PowerShell Studio 2014 is the improved syntax coloring. Parameter Attributes and Type Coloring: PowerShell Studio will now color parameter attributes and types when valid: External […]
