v2.42.0

Author: jdhitsolutions

Archive-ChangeLog.md

@@ -2,6 +2,43 @@
 
 This file contains older change history. It is maintained for reference purposes.
 
+## v2.39.0
+
++ Updated `Test-WithCulture` to include additional Verbose output.
++ Added command [Get-FileExtensionInfo](docs/Get-FileExtensionInfo.md) with format file `FileExtensionInfo.format.ps1xml'. This command will require PowerShell 7.
++ Added `New-PSDynamicParameter` and `New-PSDynamicParameterForm`.
++ Incorporated pull request [#116](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/pull/116) to fix bug with `Get-ParameterInfo` when the command has a `count` parameter. Thanks @ninmonkey.
++ Added command [Get-LastModifiedFile](docs/Get-LastModifiedFile.md) and its alias *glm*.
++ Help updates.
++ Updated `README.md`.
+
+## v2.38.0
+
++ Added `Get-PSUnique` function with an alias of `gpsu`. ([Issue #109](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/109)).
++ Modified `Show-AnsiSequence` to default to `Foreground` when using `-Type` ([Issue #110](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/110)).
++ Cleaned up module manifest.
++ Updated `New-PSFormatXML` to __not__ create the ps1xml file if a bad property is detected ([Issue #111](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/111)).
++ Modified `New-PSFormatXML` to __not__ add an explicit declaration. This means the files will now be saved in the correct UTF-8 format and not UTF-8 with BOM.
++ Modified TODO VSCode command to put date at the end. Otherwise, it breaks the `Better Comments` extension.
++ Added `Set-LocationToFile` which is only loaded when importing the module in VS Code or the PowerShell ISE.
++ Re-saved all `.ps1xml` files as `UTF-8`.
++ Added custom type extension files `fileinfo.types.ps1xml` and `system.diagnostics.process.types.ps1xml`.
++ Updated `README.md`.
+
+## v2.37.0
+
++ Updated `Convertto-WPFGrid` to better handle non-standard property names. ([Issue #108](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/108)).
++ Modified custom format files that use ANSI to test if host name matches 'console' or 'code' to support VSCode.
++ Modified `Summary` view in `psparameterinfo.format.ps1xml` to not use autosizing.
++ Added `<AutoSize/>` back to `serviceansi.format.ps1xml` so that ANSI output displays properly.
++ Modified `Show-ANSI` and `Get-PSAnsiFileMap` to use `[char]27` instead of `[char]0x1b` for Windows PowerShell sessions.
++ Modified ANSI sequences in format files to use `[char]27`. ([Issue #107](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/107)).
++ Modified ANSI sequences in format files recognize a remote PSSession. ([Issue #106](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/106)).
++ Update `Get-PSLocation` to work in a PowerShell remoting session where there is no profile.  ([Issue #104](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/104)).
++ Updated help.
++ Updated `README.md`.
+
+
 ## v2.36.0
 
 + Update `Get-MyVariable` to make it more compatible with PowerShell 7 ([Issue #103](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/103)). This also makes the command now compatible with the PowerShell ISE.

PSScriptTools.psd1

@@ -1641,53 +1641,12 @@ C:\work\Alpha\
 
 This example is using parameter and command aliases. You can display a tree listing with files including user-specified properties. Use a value of * to show all properties.
 
-### [New-ANSIBar](docs/New-ANSIBar.md)
-
-You can use this command to create colorful bars using ANSI escape sequences based on a 256 color scheme. The default behavior is to create a gradient bar that goes from first to last values in the range and then back down again. Or you can create a single gradient that runs from the beginning of the range to the end. You can use one of the default characters or specify a custom one.
-
-![New-ANSIBar](images/ansibar.png)
-
 ### [New-RedGreenGradient](docs/New-RedGreenGradient.md)
 
-A related command is `New-RedGreenGradient`, which displays a bar going from red to green. This might be handy when you want to present a visual indicator.
+`New-RedGreenGradient`, which displays a bar going from red to green. This might be handy when you want to present a visual indicator.
 
 ![New-RedGreenGradient](images/redgreen.png)
 
-### [Write-ANSIProgress](docs/Write-ANSIProgress.md)
-
-You could also use `Write-ANSIProgress` to show a custom ANSI bar.
-
-![Write-ANSIProgress simple](images/write-ansprogress-1.png)
-
-![write-ANSIProgress in code](images/write-ansprogress-2.png)
-
-Or you can use it in your code to display a console progress bar.
-
-```powershell
-$sb = {
-  Clear-Host
-  $top = Get-ChildItem c:\scripts -Directory
-  $i = 0
-  $out=@()
-  $pos = $host.ui.RawUI.CursorPosition
-  Foreach ($item in $top) {
-      $i++
-      $pct = [math]::round($i/$top.count,2)
-      Write-ANSIProgress -PercentComplete $pct -position $pos
-      Write-Host "  Processing $(($item.fullname).padright(80))"
-      -ForegroundColor Yellow -NoNewline
-      $out+= Get-ChildItem -path $item -Recurse -file |
-      Measure-Object -property length -sum |
-      Select-Object @{Name="Path";Expression={$item.fullname}},Count,
-      @{Name="Size";Expression={$_.Sum}}
-  }
-  Write-Host ""
-  $out | Sort-Object -property Size -Descending
-    }
-```
-
-![Write-ANSIProgress script](images/write-ansprogress-3.png)
-
 ## Format Functions
 
 The module contains a set of simple commands to make it easier to format values.
@@ -2431,6 +2390,66 @@ To use the resulting value you still need to construct an ANSI string with the e
 
 In PowerShell 7 you can use `` `e ``. Or `$([char]27)` which works in all PowerShell versions.
 
+### [New-ANSIBar](docs/New-ANSIBar.md)
+
+You can use this command to create colorful bars using ANSI escape sequences based on a 256 color scheme. The default behavior is to create a gradient bar that goes from first to last values in the range and then back down again. Or you can create a single gradient that runs from the beginning of the range to the end. You can use one of the default characters or specify a custom one.
+
+![New-ANSIBar](images/ansibar.png)
+
+### [Write-ANSIProgress](docs/Write-ANSIProgress.md)
+
+You could also use `Write-ANSIProgress` to show a custom ANSI bar.
+
+![Write-ANSIProgress simple](images/write-ansprogress-1.png)
+
+![write-ANSIProgress in code](images/write-ansprogress-2.png)
+
+Or you can use it in your code to display a console progress bar.
+
+```powershell
+$sb = {
+  Clear-Host
+  $top = Get-ChildItem c:\scripts -Directory
+  $i = 0
+  $out=@()
+  $pos = $host.ui.RawUI.CursorPosition
+  Foreach ($item in $top) {
+      $i++
+      $pct = [math]::round($i/$top.count,2)
+      Write-ANSIProgress -PercentComplete $pct -position $pos
+      Write-Host "  Processing $(($item.fullname).padright(80))"
+      -ForegroundColor Yellow -NoNewline
+      $out+= Get-ChildItem -path $item -Recurse -file |
+      Measure-Object -property length -sum |
+      Select-Object @{Name="Path";Expression={$item.fullname}},Count,
+      @{Name="Size";Expression={$_.Sum}}
+  }
+  Write-Host ""
+  $out | Sort-Object -property Size -Descending
+    }
+```
+
+![Write-ANSIProgress script](images/write-ansprogress-3.png)
+
+
+### [Show-ANSISequence](docs/Show-ANSISequence.md)
+
+You can use `Show-ANSISequence` to preview how it will look in your PowerShell session. You might get a difference appearance in Windows Terminal depending on the color scheme you are using.
+
+The default behavior is to show basic sequences.
+
+![show basic ansi sequence](images/show-ansi-basic.png)
+
+You can also view foreground and or background settings.
+
+![show ansi foreground](images/show-ansi-foreground.png)
+
+You can even use an RGB value.
+
+![show ansi rgb sequence](images/show-ansi-rgb.png)
+
+The escape character will match what is acceptable in your version of PowerShell. These screen shots are showing PowerShell 7.
+
 ## Other Module Features
 
 From time to time, I will include additional items that you might find useful in your PowerShell work.

PSScriptToolsManual.pdf

@@ -2,6 +2,15 @@
 
 This file contains the most recent change history for the PSScriptTools module.
 
+## v2.42.0
+
++ Updated module manifest to load required .NET assembly for `Convert-HTMLtoAnsi`. [Issue #124](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/124)
++ Updated `Show-AnsiSequence` to fix a display bug that was dropping values. [Issue #125](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/125)
++ Updated missing online help links.
++ Added new sample script `today.ps1`.
++ Help updates.
++ Updated `README.md`.
+
 ## v2.41.0
 
 + Added function `Copy-CommandHistory` with an alias of `ch`.
@@ -21,42 +30,6 @@ This file contains the most recent change history for the PSScriptTools module.
 + Modified `Convertto-Markdown` to add a `AsList` parameter. [Issue #114](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/114)
 + Updated `README.md`.
 
-## v2.39.0
-
-+ Updated `Test-WithCulture` to include additional Verbose output.
-+ Added command [Get-FileExtensionInfo](docs/Get-FileExtensionInfo.md) with format file `FileExtensionInfo.format.ps1xml'. This command will require PowerShell 7.
-+ Added `New-PSDynamicParameter` and `New-PSDynamicParameterForm`.
-+ Incorporated pull request [#116](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/pull/116) to fix bug with `Get-ParameterInfo` when the command has a `count` parameter. Thanks @ninmonkey.
-+ Added command [Get-LastModifiedFile](docs/Get-LastModifiedFile.md) and its alias *glm*.
-+ Help updates.
-+ Updated `README.md`.
-
-## v2.38.0
-
-+ Added `Get-PSUnique` function with an alias of `gpsu`. ([Issue #109](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/109)).
-+ Modified `Show-AnsiSequence` to default to `Foreground` when using `-Type` ([Issue #110](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/110)).
-+ Cleaned up module manifest.
-+ Updated `New-PSFormatXML` to __not__ create the ps1xml file if a bad property is detected ([Issue #111](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/111)).
-+ Modified `New-PSFormatXML` to __not__ add an explicit declaration. This means the files will now be saved in the correct UTF-8 format and not UTF-8 with BOM.
-+ Modified TODO VSCode command to put date at the end. Otherwise, it breaks the `Better Comments` extension.
-+ Added `Set-LocationToFile` which is only loaded when importing the module in VS Code or the PowerShell ISE.
-+ Re-saved all `.ps1xml` files as `UTF-8`.
-+ Added custom type extension files `fileinfo.types.ps1xml` and `system.diagnostics.process.types.ps1xml`.
-+ Updated `README.md`.
-
-## v2.37.0
-
-+ Updated `Convertto-WPFGrid` to better handle non-standard property names. ([Issue #108](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/108)).
-+ Modified custom format files that use ANSI to test if host name matches 'console' or 'code' to support VSCode.
-+ Modified `Summary` view in `psparameterinfo.format.ps1xml` to not use autosizing.
-+ Added `<AutoSize/>` back to `serviceansi.format.ps1xml` so that ANSI output displays properly.
-+ Modified `Show-ANSI` and `Get-PSAnsiFileMap` to use `[char]27` instead of `[char]0x1b` for Windows PowerShell sessions.
-+ Modified ANSI sequences in format files to use `[char]27`. ([Issue #107](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/107)).
-+ Modified ANSI sequences in format files recognize a remote PSSession. ([Issue #106](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/106)).
-+ Update `Get-PSLocation` to work in a PowerShell remoting session where there is no profile.  ([Issue #104](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues/104)).
-+ Updated help.
-+ Updated `README.md`.
-
 ## Archive
 
 If you need to see older change history, look at the [Archive ChangeLog](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/blob/master/Archive-ChangeLog.md) online.

README.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 external help file: PSScriptTools-help.xml
 Module Name: PSScriptTools
-online version:
+online version: https://bit.ly/3nPKjwX
 schema: 2.0.0
 ---
 

changelog.md

@@ -160,3 +160,5 @@ Learn more about PowerShell: http://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/essential-powershell
 [New-RedGreenGradient](New-RedGreenGradient.md)
 
 [Write-ANSIProgress](Write-ANSIProgress.md)
+
+[Show-ANSISequence](Show-ANSISequence.md)

docs/Copy-HistoryCommand.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 external help file: PSScriptTools-help.xml
 Module Name: PSScriptTools
-online version: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code
+online version: https://bit.ly/3Ix5s77
 schema: 2.0.0
 ---
 
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ The output will be formatted using the corresponding ANSI escape sequence as see
 ### EXAMPLE 2
 
 ```powershell
-PS C:\>Show-ANSISequence -Foreground -Type Simple
+PS C:\> Show-ANSISequence -Foreground -Type simple
 
 **************
 * Foreground *
@@ -73,6 +73,7 @@ PS C:\>Show-ANSISequence -Foreground -Type Simple
 `e[34mHello`e[0m    `e[35mHello`e[0m    `e[36mHello`e[0m
 `e[90mHello`e[0m    `e[91mHello`e[0m    `e[92mHello`e[0m
 `e[94mHello`e[0m    `e[95mHello`e[0m    `e[96mHello`e[0m
+
 ```
 
 ### EXAMPLE 3
@@ -91,7 +92,7 @@ Show an RGB ANSI sequence. The output will be formatted using the sequence.
 PS C:\> Show-ANSISequence -RGB 225,100,50 -AsString | Set-Clipboard
 ```
 
-Repeat the previous example but write the output as a plain string and copy it to the Windows clipboard.
+Repeat the previous example but write the output as a plain string and copy it to the clipboard.
 
 ## PARAMETERS
 
@@ -205,6 +206,14 @@ This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable
 
 ### System.String
 
+## Notes
+
+Learn more about ANSI sequences at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code
+
+Learn more about PowerShell: http://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/essential-powershell-resources/
+
 ## RELATED LINKS
 
-[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code)
+[Write-ANSIProgress](Write-ANSIProgress.md)
+
+[New-ANSIBar](New-ANSIBar.md)

docs/New-ANSIBar.md

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ PS C:\> $sb = {
     @{Name="Size";Expression={$_.Sum}}
   }
   Write-Host ""
-  $out | Sort-object -property Size -Descending
+  $out | Sort-Object -property Size -Descending
 }
 PS C:\> Invoke-Command -scriptblock $sb
 ```
@@ -185,3 +185,5 @@ Learn more about PowerShell: http://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/essential-powershell
 [New-ANSIBar](New-ANSIBar.md)
 
 [New-RedGreenGradient](New-RedGreenGradient.md)
+
+[Show-ANSISequence](Show-ANSISequence.md)

docs/Show-ANSISequence.md

@@ -4162,6 +4162,10 @@ Handles  NPM(K)    PM(K)      WS(K) VM(M)   CPU(s)     Id  SI ProcessName
       </command:example>
     </command:examples>
     <command:relatedLinks>
+      <maml:navigationLink>
+        <maml:linkText>Online Version:</maml:linkText>
+        <maml:uri>https://bit.ly/3nPKjwX</maml:uri>
+      </maml:navigationLink>
       <maml:navigationLink>
         <maml:linkText>Get-History</maml:linkText>
         <maml:uri></maml:uri>
@@ -10836,6 +10840,10 @@ Count                          3</dev:code>
         <maml:linkText>Write-ANSIProgress</maml:linkText>
         <maml:uri></maml:uri>
       </maml:navigationLink>
+      <maml:navigationLink>
+        <maml:linkText>Show-ANSISequence</maml:linkText>
+        <maml:uri></maml:uri>
+      </maml:navigationLink>
     </command:relatedLinks>
   </command:command>
   <command:command xmlns:maml="http://schemas.microsoft.com/maml/2004/10" xmlns:command="http://schemas.microsoft.com/maml/dev/command/2004/10" xmlns:dev="http://schemas.microsoft.com/maml/dev/2004/10" xmlns:MSHelp="http://msdn.microsoft.com/mshelp">
@@ -17458,7 +17466,10 @@ PS C:\Scripts\Foo\&gt;</dev:code>
       </command:returnValue>
     </command:returnValues>
     <maml:alertSet>
-      <maml:alert />
+      <maml:alert>
+        <maml:para>Learn more about ANSI sequences at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code</maml:para>
+        <maml:para>Learn more about PowerShell: http://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/essential-powershell-resources/</maml:para>
+      </maml:alert>
     </maml:alertSet>
     <command:examples>
       <command:example>
@@ -17482,7 +17493,7 @@ PS C:\Scripts\Foo\&gt;</dev:code>
       </command:example>
       <command:example>
         <maml:title>-------------------------- EXAMPLE 2 --------------------------</maml:title>
-        <dev:code>PS C:\&gt;Show-ANSISequence -Foreground -Type Simple
+        <dev:code>PS C:\&gt; Show-ANSISequence -Foreground -Type simple
 
 **************
 * Foreground *
@@ -17509,14 +17520,22 @@ PS C:\Scripts\Foo\&gt;</dev:code>
         <maml:title>-------------------------- EXAMPLE 4 --------------------------</maml:title>
         <dev:code>PS C:\&gt; Show-ANSISequence -RGB 225,100,50 -AsString | Set-Clipboard</dev:code>
         <dev:remarks>
-          <maml:para>Repeat the previous example but write the output as a plain string and copy it to the Windows clipboard.</maml:para>
+          <maml:para>Repeat the previous example but write the output as a plain string and copy it to the clipboard.</maml:para>
         </dev:remarks>
       </command:example>
     </command:examples>
     <command:relatedLinks>
       <maml:navigationLink>
-        <maml:linkText>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code</maml:linkText>
-        <maml:uri>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code</maml:uri>
+        <maml:linkText>Online Version:</maml:linkText>
+        <maml:uri>https://bit.ly/3Ix5s77</maml:uri>
+      </maml:navigationLink>
+      <maml:navigationLink>
+        <maml:linkText>Write-ANSIProgress</maml:linkText>
+        <maml:uri></maml:uri>
+      </maml:navigationLink>
+      <maml:navigationLink>
+        <maml:linkText>New-ANSIBar</maml:linkText>
+        <maml:uri></maml:uri>
       </maml:navigationLink>
     </command:relatedLinks>
   </command:command>
@@ -19408,7 +19427,7 @@ BOVINE320            32        12 37.87% ■■■■■■■■■■■■■
     @{Name="Size";Expression={$_.Sum}}
   }
   Write-Host ""
-  $out | Sort-object -property Size -Descending
+  $out | Sort-Object -property Size -Descending
 }
 PS C:\&gt; Invoke-Command -scriptblock $sb</dev:code>
         <dev:remarks>
@@ -19429,6 +19448,10 @@ PS C:\&gt; Invoke-Command -scriptblock $sb</dev:code>
         <maml:linkText>New-RedGreenGradient</maml:linkText>
         <maml:uri></maml:uri>
       </maml:navigationLink>
+      <maml:navigationLink>
+        <maml:linkText>Show-ANSISequence</maml:linkText>
+        <maml:uri></maml:uri>
+      </maml:navigationLink>
     </command:relatedLinks>
   </command:command>
   <command:command xmlns:maml="http://schemas.microsoft.com/maml/2004/10" xmlns:command="http://schemas.microsoft.com/maml/dev/command/2004/10" xmlns:dev="http://schemas.microsoft.com/maml/dev/2004/10" xmlns:MSHelp="http://msdn.microsoft.com/mshelp">