We released a new build of PowerShell HelpWriter 2017 (v2.1.36). In this article, we will discuss the new features introduced in this build.
New Features
Updated HTML Preview / Export
We update the HTML preview / export format.…
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Today we released a new build of PowerShell HelpWriter 2017 (v2.1.34).
In this article, we will discuss the new features introduced in this build.
Note: If you previously tried to generate help for a module and got an “Operation…
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Today we released a new build of PowerShell HelpWriter 2017 (v2.1.33).
In this article, we will discuss the new features introduced in this build.
Exporting Help
We added the ability to export the help files into two useful file…
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Although the names are similar and often confused, these properties are different. If you confuse them, the help for your PowerShell commands and modules won’t work.
The HelpUri property stores the URL (http or https) of online help for a…
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Because dynamic parameters can be added to a command from multiple sources, the command author (who writes the help) cannot predict the dynamic parameters that might be available at runtime. Therefore, Get-Help expects dynamic parameters to be documented in the…
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In the latest service release of PowerShell HelpWriter 2015, you will notice a few changes to the Select Module dialog that appears when creating a new help file.
The updated dialog includes several new features.
Sorting Modules
The module…
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Writing help is often the last thing you do for an advanced function. But, instead of treating it as a disposable chore, write your help first — in advance — before you write your advanced function. Then, use…
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One of our most popular community tools received a long awaited update. All the content was brought up to speed and now contains the latest help text from Windows Server 2012 and PowerShell 4.0.
Here is a reminder why this…
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When you develop scripts for other computers you don’t always have the luxury of installing the relevant modules on your own computer. In many cases they simply won’t install because you are running the wrong OS or don’t have some…
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Frequently users wonder how they can get help for form controls and discover all the properties, methods and events they can use. In this article we will cover a number of ways to access information about Form controls.
Spotlight on…
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