Last time we looked at the new script editor features. Now we will take a look at the new Function Explorer as well as other additions. Function Explorer The new Function Explorer displays a list of all the functions and events within the current script file: If you are working within a Project, the available […]
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PrimalScript 2012: What’s new? (Part 5)
As promised last time we take a look at the new version of the Object Browser in PrimalScript 2012. As soon as you click on the PowerShell node you will notice two things: It opens a LOT faster. PrimalScript 2012 loads its information from a cache rather than instantiating a slow starting copy of PowerShell. […]
PowerShell Studio 2012: What’s New? (Part 4)
Last time we looked at the new Control Sets. Now we will take a look at the new Script Editor features: Improved Syntax Coloring PowerShell Studio 2012 now colors cmdlet and functions parameters: Convert Cmdlet & Aliases Using the Context Menu or the Keyboard Shortcut you can convert your Cmdlets and Aliases. You can also […]
How safe are credentials in script packages?
We get that question all the time. Before we start, please note that we do not advise to ever put credentials as plain text into any kind of code. Use encrypted strings, store encrypted credentials in files or, if all else fails, prompt. Now, having said that we all know that sometimes schedules and pressure […]
PrimalScript 2012: What’s new? (Part 4)
In the last post we completed our look at the Home tab of PrimalScript 2012’s new ribbon interface. In this installment we will examine the File menu. Located to the left of the Home tab, the “File” tab doesn’t reveal another ribbon tab but rather opens what is commonly called a “backstage view” This menu […]
PowerShell Studio 2012: What’s New? (Part 3)
Last time we looked at the new Styles. Now we will take a look at the next major designer feature: Control Sets Control Sets are essentially custom controls that you can drag and drop from the Toolbox Panel into the designer like any other ordinary form control. They are made up of either single or […]
PrimalScript 2012: What’s new? (Part 3)
So far we introduced you to the PrimalScript 2012 Ribbon interface and the first 4 categories in the Home tab. Today we take a closer look at the remaining 4 items. Platform The platform selector lets you choose between 32 and 64 bit, provided you are running a 64 bit operating system. Otherwise it […]
PowerShell Studio 2012: What’s New? (Part 2)
Last time we looked at PowerShell Studio’s new UI features such as the updated Ribbon and custom layouts. Now we will take a look at the new Forms Designer features. Styles Have you ever got tired of applying the same properties over and over to controls such as anchoring? Well this is where Styles come […]
PrimalScript 2012: What’s new? (Part 2)
Last time we introduced you to the PrimalScript 2012 Ribbon interface. Today we take a closer look at the Home tab, which is the default tab visible and, if we got it right, on which you will spend most of your time. The Home tab has 8 categories. Four of those we will examine a […]
New 2012 wallpapers
Our fabulous graphic artist, Maricela Soria, has created another round of SAPIEN themed wallpapers matching the look of our 2012 product line-up Please see the sample images below and pick your favorites. The wallpapers can be downloaded in several common sizes from http://www.sapien.com/downloads Click on the Wallpapers folder and then on the 2012 folder. […]