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I wish to create a script which accepts input from the command line and based on the first value, it then determines the next parameters on offer.
Such as to determine if you are to do a single Run or a Batch run for a Password change operation:
./script.ps1 -singleMODE -UserName -Password
./script.ps1 -batchMODE -filename
What i am confused about whilst learning Powershell is what this is? I have looked at Parameters and can read them into variables from command line...but what i want as above has some logic and i am a bit lost. Can someone give me a nudge as to what this is called....and then i can continue my googling! :)
I am thinking somehow i combine Params and Functions so it flicks to different blocks...but i am guessing
any help appreciated! :)
cheers
powershell powershell-v3.0
asked Nov 19 '18 at 19:27
blop001blop001
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I wish to create a script which accepts input from the command line and based on the first value, it then determines the next parameters on offer.
Such as to determine if you are to do a single Run or a Batch run for a Password change operation:
./script.ps1 -singleMODE -UserName -Password
./script.ps1 -batchMODE -filename
What i am confused about whilst learning Powershell is what this is? I have looked at Parameters and can read them into variables from command line...but what i want as above has some logic and i am a bit lost. Can someone give me a nudge as to what this is called....and then i can continue my googling! :)
I am thinking somehow i combine Params and Functions so it flicks to different blocks...but i am guessing
any help appreciated! :)
cheers
powershell powershell-v3.0
asked Nov 19 '18 at 19:27
blop001blop001
52
You are probably looking for parameter sets.
– Bill_Stewart
Nov 19 '18 at 19:33
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I wish to create a script which accepts input from the command line and based on the first value, it then determines the next parameters on offer.
Such as to determine if you are to do a single Run or a Batch run for a Password change operation:
./script.ps1 -singleMODE -UserName -Password
./script.ps1 -batchMODE -filename
What i am confused about whilst learning Powershell is what this is? I have looked at Parameters and can read them into variables from command line...but what i want as above has some logic and i am a bit lost. Can someone give me a nudge as to what this is called....and then i can continue my googling! :)
I am thinking somehow i combine Params and Functions so it flicks to different blocks...but i am guessing
any help appreciated! :)
cheers
powershell powershell-v3.0
asked Nov 19 '18 at 19:27
blop001blop001
52
I wish to create a script which accepts input from the command line and based on the first value, it then determines the next parameters on offer.
Such as to determine if you are to do a single Run or a Batch run for a Password change operation:
./script.ps1 -singleMODE -UserName -Password
./script.ps1 -batchMODE -filename
What i am confused about whilst learning Powershell is what this is? I have looked at Parameters and can read them into variables from command line...but what i want as above has some logic and i am a bit lost. Can someone give me a nudge as to what this is called....and then i can continue my googling! :)
I am thinking somehow i combine Params and Functions so it flicks to different blocks...but i am guessing
any help appreciated! :)
cheers
powershell powershell-v3.0
powershell powershell-v3.0
asked Nov 19 '18 at 19:27
blop001blop001
52
asked Nov 19 '18 at 19:27
blop001blop001
52
asked Nov 19 '18 at 19:27
blop001blop001
52
asked Nov 19 '18 at 19:27
blop001blop001
52
asked Nov 19 '18 at 19:27
blop001blop001
52
52
You are probably looking for parameter sets.
– Bill_Stewart
Nov 19 '18 at 19:33
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You are probably looking for parameter sets.
– Bill_Stewart
Nov 19 '18 at 19:33
You are probably looking for parameter sets.
– Bill_Stewart
Nov 19 '18 at 19:33
You are probably looking for parameter sets.
– Bill_Stewart
Nov 19 '18 at 19:33
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What you need are Parameter Sets
This is a demo with a function but it works just as well with a script (just put the param block at the top.)
function Demo {
param(
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][switch]$Funk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][switch]$Rock,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][string]$WriteFunk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][string]$WriteRock
)
if($Funk){
foreach ($C in $WriteFunk.ToCharArray()){
$N = 0..15 | Get-Random
Write-Host $C -ForegroundColor $N -BackgroundColor $(15-$N) -NoNewline
}
Write-Host ''
}
if($Rock){
Write-Host $WriteRock -ForegroundColor Gray -BackgroundColor DarkGray
}
}
Demo -Funk -WriteFunk "Melt your brain"
Demo -Rock -WriteRock "Riders on the storm"
answered Nov 19 '18 at 20:32
BaronWBaronW
1215
Thanks - that is awesome! And the code example gave me a smile!!! :)....Actually if i try and use that code snippet outside of the Function...i get an Ambigous Parameter Set error. Within the Function it is perfect
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 20:52
that would be because I switched from metal to rock and disco to funk halfway through writing it and forgot to switch all the variables, it's fixed now
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 20:59
Thanks!!!! I have been able to adapt it successfully....well so far anyway. cheers
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 21:34
no problem, also note that you don't need to use the first argument as a dedicated switch, it is smart enough to know which set you are in by the variables that are used. I recommend investigating $PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 21:48
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What you need are Parameter Sets
This is a demo with a function but it works just as well with a script (just put the param block at the top.)
function Demo {
param(
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][switch]$Funk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][switch]$Rock,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][string]$WriteFunk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][string]$WriteRock
)
if($Funk){
foreach ($C in $WriteFunk.ToCharArray()){
$N = 0..15 | Get-Random
Write-Host $C -ForegroundColor $N -BackgroundColor $(15-$N) -NoNewline
}
Write-Host ''
}
if($Rock){
Write-Host $WriteRock -ForegroundColor Gray -BackgroundColor DarkGray
}
}
Demo -Funk -WriteFunk "Melt your brain"
Demo -Rock -WriteRock "Riders on the storm"
answered Nov 19 '18 at 20:32
BaronWBaronW
1215
Thanks - that is awesome! And the code example gave me a smile!!! :)....Actually if i try and use that code snippet outside of the Function...i get an Ambigous Parameter Set error. Within the Function it is perfect
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 20:52
that would be because I switched from metal to rock and disco to funk halfway through writing it and forgot to switch all the variables, it's fixed now
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 20:59
Thanks!!!! I have been able to adapt it successfully....well so far anyway. cheers
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 21:34
no problem, also note that you don't need to use the first argument as a dedicated switch, it is smart enough to know which set you are in by the variables that are used. I recommend investigating $PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 21:48
add a comment |
What you need are Parameter Sets
This is a demo with a function but it works just as well with a script (just put the param block at the top.)
function Demo {
param(
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][switch]$Funk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][switch]$Rock,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][string]$WriteFunk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][string]$WriteRock
)
if($Funk){
foreach ($C in $WriteFunk.ToCharArray()){
$N = 0..15 | Get-Random
Write-Host $C -ForegroundColor $N -BackgroundColor $(15-$N) -NoNewline
}
Write-Host ''
}
if($Rock){
Write-Host $WriteRock -ForegroundColor Gray -BackgroundColor DarkGray
}
}
Demo -Funk -WriteFunk "Melt your brain"
Demo -Rock -WriteRock "Riders on the storm"
answered Nov 19 '18 at 20:32
BaronWBaronW
1215
Thanks - that is awesome! And the code example gave me a smile!!! :)....Actually if i try and use that code snippet outside of the Function...i get an Ambigous Parameter Set error. Within the Function it is perfect
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 20:52
that would be because I switched from metal to rock and disco to funk halfway through writing it and forgot to switch all the variables, it's fixed now
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 20:59
Thanks!!!! I have been able to adapt it successfully....well so far anyway. cheers
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 21:34
no problem, also note that you don't need to use the first argument as a dedicated switch, it is smart enough to know which set you are in by the variables that are used. I recommend investigating $PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 21:48
add a comment |
What you need are Parameter Sets
This is a demo with a function but it works just as well with a script (just put the param block at the top.)
function Demo {
param(
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][switch]$Funk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][switch]$Rock,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][string]$WriteFunk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][string]$WriteRock
)
if($Funk){
foreach ($C in $WriteFunk.ToCharArray()){
$N = 0..15 | Get-Random
Write-Host $C -ForegroundColor $N -BackgroundColor $(15-$N) -NoNewline
}
Write-Host ''
}
if($Rock){
Write-Host $WriteRock -ForegroundColor Gray -BackgroundColor DarkGray
}
}
Demo -Funk -WriteFunk "Melt your brain"
Demo -Rock -WriteRock "Riders on the storm"
answered Nov 19 '18 at 20:32
BaronWBaronW
1215
What you need are Parameter Sets
This is a demo with a function but it works just as well with a script (just put the param block at the top.)
function Demo {
param(
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][switch]$Funk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][switch]$Rock,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Funk')][string]$WriteFunk,
[Parameter(ParameterSetName='Rock')][string]$WriteRock
)
if($Funk){
foreach ($C in $WriteFunk.ToCharArray()){
$N = 0..15 | Get-Random
Write-Host $C -ForegroundColor $N -BackgroundColor $(15-$N) -NoNewline
}
Write-Host ''
}
if($Rock){
Write-Host $WriteRock -ForegroundColor Gray -BackgroundColor DarkGray
}
}
Demo -Funk -WriteFunk "Melt your brain"
Demo -Rock -WriteRock "Riders on the storm"
answered Nov 19 '18 at 20:32
BaronWBaronW
1215
edited Nov 19 '18 at 20:50
answered Nov 19 '18 at 20:32
BaronWBaronW
1215
answered Nov 19 '18 at 20:32
BaronWBaronW
1215
answered Nov 19 '18 at 20:32
BaronWBaronW
1215
1215
Thanks - that is awesome! And the code example gave me a smile!!! :)....Actually if i try and use that code snippet outside of the Function...i get an Ambigous Parameter Set error. Within the Function it is perfect
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 20:52
that would be because I switched from metal to rock and disco to funk halfway through writing it and forgot to switch all the variables, it's fixed now
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 20:59
Thanks!!!! I have been able to adapt it successfully....well so far anyway. cheers
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 21:34
no problem, also note that you don't need to use the first argument as a dedicated switch, it is smart enough to know which set you are in by the variables that are used. I recommend investigating $PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 21:48
add a comment |
Thanks - that is awesome! And the code example gave me a smile!!! :)....Actually if i try and use that code snippet outside of the Function...i get an Ambigous Parameter Set error. Within the Function it is perfect
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 20:52
that would be because I switched from metal to rock and disco to funk halfway through writing it and forgot to switch all the variables, it's fixed now
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 20:59
Thanks!!!! I have been able to adapt it successfully....well so far anyway. cheers
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 21:34
no problem, also note that you don't need to use the first argument as a dedicated switch, it is smart enough to know which set you are in by the variables that are used. I recommend investigating $PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 21:48
Thanks - that is awesome! And the code example gave me a smile!!! :)....Actually if i try and use that code snippet outside of the Function...i get an Ambigous Parameter Set error. Within the Function it is perfect
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 20:52
Thanks - that is awesome! And the code example gave me a smile!!! :)....Actually if i try and use that code snippet outside of the Function...i get an Ambigous Parameter Set error. Within the Function it is perfect
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 20:52
that would be because I switched from metal to rock and disco to funk halfway through writing it and forgot to switch all the variables, it's fixed now
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 20:59
that would be because I switched from metal to rock and disco to funk halfway through writing it and forgot to switch all the variables, it's fixed now
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 20:59
Thanks!!!! I have been able to adapt it successfully....well so far anyway. cheers
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 21:34
Thanks!!!! I have been able to adapt it successfully....well so far anyway. cheers
– blop001
Nov 19 '18 at 21:34
no problem, also note that you don't need to use the first argument as a dedicated switch, it is smart enough to know which set you are in by the variables that are used. I recommend investigating $PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 21:48
no problem, also note that you don't need to use the first argument as a dedicated switch, it is smart enough to know which set you are in by the variables that are used. I recommend investigating $PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName
– BaronW
Nov 19 '18 at 21:48
add a comment |
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You are probably looking for parameter sets.
– Bill_Stewart
Nov 19 '18 at 19:33