The latest in our video series demonstrates how to to create a Windows Service to kill a Solitaire process using SAPIEN’s PrimalScript 2018. In this short video we show you how to build and install a PowerShell Windows Service, including: Create a Windows Service from a PowerShell Service Template Add the code from a custom […]
Category: Windows PowerShell
New Video – PowerShell HelpWriter: Create a Single Function Help File
The latest in our video series demonstrates how to work with PowerShell HelpWriter 2018™ to create a new help file for a single function. In this video we show you how to create a fully documented help file for a single function with: Synopsis Detailed Description Syntax Parameters Examples Notes Input / Output Types Resource […]
SAPIEN Technologies at the Jacksonville IT Pro Camp 2018
SAPIEN Technologies is proud to have sponsored the Jacksonville IT Pro Camp 2018 on Saturday, June 9th. This year marked the seventh anniversary for the event which was well attended with over 275 attendees and 21 sponsors. The event was a success due in large part to support from Keiser University, event sponsors, and especially […]
PowerShell HelpWriter 2018: Create a Single Function Help File
PowerShell HelpWriter™ is an essential application to have in your toolbox, especially when working with existing scripts, functions, or modules. Eventually, your scripts will be shared or given to someone else to maintain, and no one wants to inherit a script that is hard to follow or difficult to understand. Including Help documentation with your […]
Storing PowerShell Variables in External files
On our PowerShell community forums, we have recently received questions asking if it is possible to store PowerShell variables in external files, and if so, how is it done. It is indeed possible to store variables in external files for PowerShell to use. These external variables can be stored in a variety of file types. […]
Installing Windows Services Created with PowerShell
Last week we introduced a new PrimalScript template for Windows PowerShell which makes writing Windows Services much easier. In this article, we will show you how to use MSI Builder to create an installer for your Windows Services. We created the services packager engine to allow for self-install / uninstall of a service, but that […]
New PowerShell Service Template for PrimalScript 2018
PrimalScript 2018 supports advanced functionality for Windows services written in PowerShell and packaged with PrimalScript 2018 or PowerShell Studio 2018. While your old code will still work unmodified with this packager engine as it detects the presence of the new functions, it is a good idea to revamp your code to use the new template. […]
Custom Actions in PrimalScript 2018’s MSI Builder
Starting with PrimalScript 2018, version 7.4.111 you can define custom actions for your Windows Installers. A custom action is anything that can be executed from a command line. Most commonly you will probably use executable files or a PowerShell Script. Overview: Custom Actions for Windows Installers If you are not familiar with custom actions for […]
Video featuring PowerShell Studio Cache Editor
Following the recent post on “PowerShell Studio Feature Nugget – Refreshing Local Cache PowerShell Cmdlets and Modules“: https://www.sapien.com/blog/2017/12/07/powershell-studio-feature-nugget-refreshing-local-cache-powershell-cmdlets-and-modules/ Check out the short video on “PowerShell Studio – Cache Editor Feature“: https://youtu.be/DMDzc7TAJig Remember, if you have any questions, feel free to check out our support page at: https://www.sapien.com/support
PowerShell Write Cmdlets
PowerShell has multiple Cmdlets that display information, but the question that often arises is which one should be used? In this post we will take a look at the differences between some of the more common ways to display information in PowerShell and which one will fit best for a given situation. Before we […]
