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Tag Archives: Primalscript
Verbose or Debug?
This morning there was some discussion on Twitter about when to use Write-Verbose and when to use Write-Debug. They both can provide additional information about what your script or function is doing, although you have to write the code. Typically, … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, PowerShell v2.0, SAPIEN, Scripting
Tagged Debug, PowerShell, Primalscript, Scripitng, Verbose, Write-Debug, Write-Verbose
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PrimalForms 2009 Script Editor
SAPIEN’s Primal Forms 2009 now has an integrated script editor that you can use as a standalone editor for PowerShell scripts. The app has integrated help, popup command help, a PowerShell browser, a .NET object browser. As you can see in the screen shot I’ve started a very basic PowerShell script.
Once saved, I can run the script and view the results in the output panel. You can open and edit existing scripts as well. If you want a more full featured editing experience with code samples, snippets and more, or if you still need to work in other languages like VBScript, you’ll want PrimalScript 2009. But let’s say you only require an easy to use PowerShell script editor that provides a Windows Form feature, then PrimalForms 2009 is the ticket. Continue reading
Posted in PowerShell, SAPIEN, Scripting, Software
Tagged PowerShell, PrimalForms, Primalscript, SAPIEN
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SAPIEN New Year’s Eve Madness
It has been a tradition the last few years for SAPIEN Technologies to offer a mad-one-day-end-of-the-year special. This year is no exception. On December 31, 2007 jump to ScriptingOutpost.com and look for this year’s New Year’s Eve special bundle. Included … Continue reading
User Group Outreach
Did you know that SAPIEN Technologies has a user group outreach program? SAPIEN can provide your user group with information (including product trials) on SAPIEN PrimalScript, ScriptingAnswers.com LIVE! and Class-On-Disc training, and much more, for user groups who work with … Continue reading
The SAPIEN Technologies Story
I always like reading about the “back story” in movies. You know, the stuff that happened before the movie started or stuff that helps fill out the story. Companies and people can also have a back story. Maybe I’ll reveal … Continue reading
