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Create a Simple Graphical Interface for a PowerShell Script

July 24, 2011 Jul 24, 2011 07/24/11
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to create a simple graphical interface for a Windows PowerShell script.   Weekend Scripter: Extending PowerShell to the GUI with Sapien Tools Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Sean Kearney joins us again today as our guest blogger. Read more about Sean and his previous blog posts. Here is Sean!   While ...

Use ShowUi to Easily Create Graphical Interfaces for PowerShell

July 10, 2011 Jul 10, 2011 07/10/11
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Use ShowUi, a free Windows PowerShell module, to simplify creating graphical interfaces for scripts.   Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Today, I have a guest article from my good friend James Brundage. Here is a little bit about him.   James Brundage is the founder of Start-Automating, a company dedicated to saving ...

Use PowerShell to Add Commands to the Windows Explorer Command Bar

February 27, 2011 Feb 27, 2011 02/27/11
ScriptingGuy1
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to add commands to the Windows Explorer command bar in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. Did you ever have one of those times when a seemingly simple project suddenly morphed into a monster project? It seems that when I have a bit of extra time, ...

Weekend Scripter: Create a Holiday Greeting Using PowerShell and WPF

December 26, 2010 Dec 26, 2010 12/26/10
ScriptingGuy1
   Summary: Microsoft PFE Chris Bellee from Australia shows how to use Windows PowerShell and WPF to create a holiday greeting.   Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. It is almost the end of the year and we have decided to devote some posts to the holiday season. We even have guest bloggers from around the world to share some...

Draw Boxes and Lines in the Windows PowerShell Console Host

September 19, 2010 Sep 19, 2010 09/19/10
ScriptingGuy1
  Summary: Microsoft MVP Sean Kearney shows how to draw boxes and lines in the Windows PowerShell console while scripting three reusable functions.   Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Just when I thought it was safe to open my email, I get a tweet from Sean Kearney saying he has a present for me. Low and behold, Sean has sent ...