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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 functions declared in other files will also be displayed. Navigating with the Function Explorer: Just by a simple double click on the function or event, it will take you directly to the declaration of the function. This becomes invaluable when dealing with scripts with a…   More »

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. This will actually come in handy in other aspects, which we will cover later. You see a 32 bit and a 64 bit node. While PrimalScript 2011 already supported both platforms in almost every aspect, the PowerShell browser was a strictly 32 bit affair. Not…   More »

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 convert from parameter aliases as well.   Improved PrimalSense PowerShell Studio’s PrimalSense has also been greatly improved to increase your scripting productivity. Improved Parameter PrimalSense Support:   Improvements include PrimalSense completion for Enumerators and Special Types: Enumerator Code Completion:   PrimalSense for Special Types: PowerShell…   More »

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 from “above” forces you to do things you normally wouldn’t do. So for the sake of argument we have created a variety of executables which use SUPERADMINUSER and SUPERSTRONGPASSWORD to run a WMI query on SUPERSECRETSERVER. We used VBScript PowerShell C# C++ Obviously all of…   More »

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 includes full sized views as well as regular menu topic which usually open secondary dialogs if selected. By default this view opens to the Recent file lists, which offer a new feature in 2012. Users who have used PrimalScript's start page are familiar with the…   More »

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 multiple controls with predefined properties, events and functions. You can access the control sets in the Toolbox Panel under the “Control Sets” tab: PowerShell Studio 2012 comes with a number of predefined Control Sets that you can immediately use in your forms. Sample Control Sets:…   More »

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 is quite obviously nailed to 32 bit and won't do anything. It determines the platform you want to use for executing and debugging scripts. So if you have 32 bit VBScripts and 64 bit PowerShell script, here is where you change the target.STA (Single Thread…   More »

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 into play, one of the new additions to PowerShell Studio’s Designer. So what is a Style? Styles are a set of predefined properties that you can quickly assign to one or more controls within the designer. Applying Styles: Let’s look at some sample Styles and…   More »

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 bit closer today. Clipboard This category is a standard in virtually all Ribbon interface applications. Cut, Copy, Paste and Erase shouldn't need any explanation. The little arrow on the Copy topic gives you access to the "Append" topic which adds the current selection to the…   More »

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.     …   More »