Implementing HelpWriter Help files
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Implementing HelpWriter Help files
I used a trial version of HelpWriter 1.0.15 to create an xml help file for an existing module that had no comment-based help. I saved the xml file to the module folder (the folder containing the .psm1 file). After removing and reimporting that module, I still don't see the help info I just created. What do I need to do to make this work now?
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Re: Implementing HelpWriter Help files
I've now added the # .ExternalHelp command, also to no effect.
Re: Implementing HelpWriter Help files
Where is it that you can't see the help?
Is this using Get-Help in the console or the help in PowerShell Studio or PrimalScript?
Also verify that the naming convention is correct. For example:
modulename.psm1-help.xml
David
Is this using Get-Help in the console or the help in PowerShell Studio or PrimalScript?
Also verify that the naming convention is correct. For example:
modulename.psm1-help.xml
David
David
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Re: Implementing HelpWriter Help files
Hi David,
I wasn't seeing any help from the Get-Help command in the console. I finally solved the problem by creating a en-US folder within the module folder and dropping the xml file into it.
Regards,
Mike
I wasn't seeing any help from the Get-Help command in the console. I finally solved the problem by creating a en-US folder within the module folder and dropping the xml file into it.
Regards,
Mike
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Re: Implementing HelpWriter Help files
Hi, Mike. You solved it. If you're stuck again, try this blog post. I'll add it to the HelpWriter help.
Writing XML Help for Advanced Functions
(https://www.sapien.com/blog/2015/04/01/ ... functions/)
Writing XML Help for Advanced Functions
(https://www.sapien.com/blog/2015/04/01/ ... functions/)