Developing PowerShell scripts for other machines (Part 1)
One of the challenges you face while developing any PowerShell script is that modules that reside on your target platform are not available on your local computer. Just as an example, try installing...
View ArticleSAPIEN Gets ZOMBIFIED!
Faster than you can scream “SHAWWWWWN!,” Halloween will be here and we are feeling a bit goofy. So much so that we’re gearing up for a S-C-A-R-Y special, just for you! On Halloween, October 31, buy...
View ArticleDeveloping PowerShell scripts for other machines (Part 2)
Yesterday we showed you how to export the cache information on a remote machine. Today we go through the steps to actually use that information. Remember that we exported the cache file on that Windows...
View ArticlePowerShell V3 support
Just in case you missed it. With the latest service builds of PrimalScript 2012 and PowerShell Studio 2012 we added support for PowerShell V3. PrimalScript 2012 version switch PowerShell Studio 2012...
View ArticleDebugging Modules in PowerShell Studio 2012
PowerShell Studio now makes it easier to debug and run your module projects. You now have the ability to execute and debug a module project directly from the IDE (Supported in PowerShell Studio 2012...
View ArticleRevisiting The Packager and Command Line Arguments
The original The Packager and Command line Arguments blog article discussed how to pass parameters to a packaged executable. In this article we will revisit this subject and update the functions...
View ArticleUser Blog Article on PowerShell Studio 2012
I found this great article on PowerShell Studio 2012, written by one of our users on the Technically Speaking blog: Getting Started with PowerShell Studio 2012 Thank you for the great article...
View ArticlePowerShell Studio: New Form Template
In the (v3.1.9) service release we introduced a new form template called: Wizard Template. This template simulates an application wizard by utilizing a TabControl to represent the various pages of the...
View ArticleiPowershell Pro: Updated cmdlet help
The Microsoft Powershell help team has updated Powershell help as of Oct. 31st 2012. iPowershell Pro users should update their cmdlet and about_help files using the Reload button found on the cmdlet...
View ArticlePowerShell Studio: PrimalSense for Object Constructors
In the last service release (v3.1.13), we expanded PowerShell Studio’s PrimalSense. Now when you use the New-Object’s ArgumentList parameter, PowerShell Studio will automatically display the list of...
View ArticleUsing GIT, Subversion and Mercurial with PrimalScript 2012
For quite some time we have been asked to add support for the aforementioned version control systems to PrimalScript. But every time we looked into it, the API changed or the preferred system du jour...
View ArticleOut-GridView fails in PowerShell V2 after V3 update
Seems there was a recent update to PowerShell V3 that has affected PowerShell V2. Now the Out-Gridview cmdlet produces an error and no longer functions in PowerShell V2. This issue affects all...
View ArticlePowerShell Studio 2012 with GIT, Subversion and Mercurial Oh, my!
Similar to PrimalScript 2012, we received requests to add support for GIT, Mercurial, and Subversion in PowerShell Studio 2012. The difficulty of supporting all these various source control solutions...
View ArticlePowerShell Studio 2012 Review and Bruce Almighty?
Another product review of PowerShell Studio 2012 was brought to my attention. This one comes with an interesting title: Sapien’s PowerShell Studio 2012 –The “Bruce Almighty” of all the PowerShell ISEs...
View ArticleBecome the Master of PowerShell!
In case you haven’t heard, PowerShell is *THE* scripting language you must master if you want to advance in your career. This month-long sale will give you a great opportunity to do just that: purchase...
View ArticleNot all syntax coloring is created equal
Syntax coloring for programming languages was originally introduced as a visual aid to assist developers in assessing the syntactical correctness of code. Unlike the squiggly red or green underlines in...
View ArticleWhat to do when you install a new version of PowerShell?
Some of you may have already encountered this. You upgraded your system to PowerShell V3 and you asked how do I get PrimalScript or PowerShell Studio to recognize the new version of PowerShell? This...
View ArticleHow to Enable and Disable PowerShell V2 on Windows 8
Windows 8 by default includes PowerShell V3 installed, which is now an essential part of the operating system and cannot be removed. PowerShell V2 on the other hand is a different story. The default...
View ArticleThe IDEs of March
This month we are offering you a great deal on our two most popular software applications—buy either PrimalScript 2012 or PowerShell Studio 2012 at full price and receive the other one for half off....
View ArticleFirst rule of PowerShell scoping rules…
… never talk about PowerShell scoping rules. Judging from the posts, emails and questions we get about variable scope in PowerShell Studio forms, PowerShell scoping rules are shrouded in mystery. When...
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