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Apr 26, 2014

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Look Up Variable Values

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Look up variable values in the caller’s scope. I’m writing a Windows PowerShell advanced function in a script module. How can I look up the value of variables set in my caller’s scope? Use the $PSCmdlet.GetVariableValue() method: [CmdletBinding()] param ( ) $variableValue = $...

Apr 26, 2014

Weekend Scripter: Access PowerShell Preference Variables

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Windows PowerShell MVP, Dave Wyatt, talks about accessing caller preference variables. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I would like to welcome a new guest blogger and new Windows PowerShell MVP, Dave Wyatt. Dave has worked in the IT field for about 14 years as a software developer and a systems admini...