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How to Reuse Windows PowerShell Functions in Scripts

August 10, 2010 Aug 10, 2010 08/10/10

ScriptingGuy1

Summary: When writing a Windows PowerShell script, code reuse can speed up the process. Ed Wilson discusses best practices for reusing code.   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I often write Windows PowerShell scripts, and when I need to use a function that I wrote for a different script, I copy and paste the function into my new script. Is ...

How Do I Use a Windows PowerShell Script Containing Functions?

August 9, 2010 Aug 9, 2010 08/9/10

ScriptingGuy1

  Summary: Using a script containing Windows PowerShell functions can be as simple as dot-sourcing the script.   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I was looking in the Script Center Script Repository for Windows PowerShell scripts, and I found one that was really cool. Unfortunately, when I attempted to use it, it did not work. I know ...