In the latest service release (v2.0.11) we updated PrimalForm 2011’s code generator so that it produces slimmer scripts. We wanted to increase the readability and at the same time reduce the size of the generated script. The following is a script block generated by the previous version of PrimalForms 2011: Now we have the same […]
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PrimalForms 2011: Spotlight on the PictureBox Control
The “Spotlight on Controls” series focuses on a single WinForms control in PrimalForms 2011 , details the important Properties, Methods, and Events of the control and demonstrates how to utilize the control. Most of the information about the controls is still applicable to previous versions of PrimalForms. Last time we took a look at the […]
PrimalScript 2011 Service Build 6.0.146 available
The latest service build of PrimalScript 2011 (6.0.146) is now available from MySAPIEN for registered users. This build includes the following fixes and improvements since build 6.0.141: Fixed crash with invalid VBScript property statement Add hotkey to run executable after packaging (Ctrl+Shift+P). Add hotkey to re-build last package (Ctrl+Alt+P) Toolscanner definition file creates invalid entries […]
PrimalForms 2011 Service Build Release (v2.0.11)
A new service build of PrimalForms 2011 has been release. Registered users can download the latest service builds from MySAPIEN. Release Notes: PrimalForms 2011 v2.0.11 – ADD: New Control: WebControl– ADD: New Control: HelpProvider– ADD: Speak Snippet– FIX: Grid Search Template error when null cell value– FIX: Ambiguous error with TabControl– UPD: ComboBox with AutoComplete […]
South Florida IT Camp 2011
I had a fun time at last Saturday’s South Florida IT Camp . The camp was a great opportunity to meet old and new friends. I would like to thank all the IT Camp organizers for allowing me to present a session on “How to create GUIs for PowerShell using PrimalForms 2011.” I would especially […]
Which font do you use for programming?
SAPIEN code editors usually default to “Courier New” when you install them first. The reason for that is simple: It’s installed on virtually every Windows system since Windows 98. Once in a while we get a wave of emails asking us to change that default to whatever the author prefers. Here is a brief, albeit […]
PrimalForms 2011 Service Build Release (v2.0.10)
A new service build of PrimalForms 2011 has been release. Registered users can download the latest service builds from MySAPIEN. Release Notes: PrimalForms 2011 v2.0.10 – FIX: Issue where Run Selection did not use the current platform settings– FIX: Repeating issue with auto generated Cleanup FormClosed event– FIX: Coloring issue with Here Strings– FIX: Indent […]
PrimalForms 2011: Creating Responsive Loops
In the PrimalForms: Preventing Multiple Button Clicks blog article, we introduced the [System.Windows.Forms.Application]::DoEvents method, which allows the application to process form events. This method also becomes very useful when you have a script that runs through a long loop. Here is a sample loop with a progress bar you may encounter in your script: $buttonProcessLoop_Click={ […]
PrimalForms 2011: Spotlight on the ProgressBar Control
The “Spotlight on Controls” series focuses on a single WinForms control in PrimalForms 2011 , details the important Properties, Methods, and Events of the control and demonstrates how to utilize the control. Most of the information about the controls is still applicable to previous versions of PrimalForms. Last time we took a look at the […]
PrimalForms 2011 for ONLY $199!
Starting today PrimalForms 2011 is on sale for ONLY $199! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to own the most powerful PowerShell scripting tool available at a significant discount. Visit the SAPIEN store to purchase PrimalForms 2011 for this great price. This offer is NOT available through resellers. This offer expires July 31, 2011.
