Windows PowerShell Select-Object 01 Sample
This sample creates a cmdlet called Select-Obj which acts as a filter to select only certain objects to process or pass down the pipeline. It is most effectively used as a pipeline receiver from other cmdlets such as Get-Service or Get-Process. The First, Last, and Unique parameters select which objects to process. The cmdlet works with files, modules, registry keys, and other objects.
Sample Objectives
This sample demonstrates the following:
- Creating an advanced cmdlet.
Related topics
Operating system requirements
Client
Windows 8.1
Server
Windows Server 2012 R2
Build the sample
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Start Microsoft Visual Studio and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
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Go to the directory named for the sample, and double-click the Visual Studio Solution (.sln) file.
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Press F7 or use Build > Build Solution to build the sample.
The library will be built in the default \bin or \bin\Debug directory.
Run the sample
- Store the assembly in the following module folder: [user]/Documents/WindowsPowerShell/Modules/SelectObjSample01
- Start Windows PowerShell.
- Run the following command: Import-Module SelectObjSample01 (This command loads the assembly into Windows PowerShell.)
- Type the following command to run the cmdlet: Select-Obj