Responsive Forms - Call global function from inside JobScript{}

[Bnash00]

Hi All,

I am having trouble calling functions declared in Globals.ps1 from inside the JobScript{} block when using the Job Tracker framework for responsive forms. I understand the Job is running in a separate run space, and has no reference to functions declared in MainForm.psf or Globals.ps1. However, I thought it was possible to "dot source" the Globals.ps1 file inside the JobScript block which should work. When I try to dot source Globals.ps1 the file cannot be found. I then tried to use the sample function "Get-ScriptDirectory" to get the full path of the executing script. I saved this path to a variable and passed it into one of my jobs. I then used Set-Location to change the path of the new run space to the same location Get-ScriptDirectory returned. When I dot source globals.ps1, the file is found and everything works fine when running the project from inside Powershell Studio, but when I compile the project and run the .exe none of my global functions can be found, or execute at all.

I have multiple jobs that will call one or two of the same functions. I don't want to declare the same function multiple times across multiple JobScript{} blocks.

Any guidance or help pointing me in the right direction would be very appreciated.

Thank You

[jvierra]

You cannot call external functions from a job. Jobs run in a separate instance of PowerShell so they must contain all functions that are needed. Just include the functions in the job script.

[localpct]

You cannot call external functions from a job. Jobs run in a separate instance of PowerShell so they must contain all functions that are needed. Just include the functions in the job script.

Agreed... Many head bangs on this one..

[Bnash00]

Thanks for the replies. I'll include the functions in the job script.