Powershell ISE F5 behavior for script module (.PSM1 file)

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When I'm editing a PowerShell script module (.psm1) in the ISE, and I press F5, nothing happens. It doesn't even save the script module to disk, like it does if I'm editing a script (.ps1) file.

What I'd expect to have happen is for it to save the file (if dirty) and then execute a Import-Module -Force command for the module, and perhaps running some tests I've got defined for it.

I know there the ISE is extensible, is there a way to enhance the ISE to get this behavior for F5?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 08 '14 at 10:06

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"PowerShell modules enable you to partition, organize, and abstract your Windows PowerShell code into self-contained, reusable units." - Writing a Windows PowerShell Module

In order for you to run the code in your module, you need to import it through a regular PowerShell script, see Windows PowerShell Module Concepts for more information

answered Dec 08 '14 at 10:06

ShaneC

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Thanks, but his really doesn't address my question, which was about ISE extensibility. – Burt_Harris Dec 09 '14 at 20:42

Powershell ISE F5 behavior for script module (.PSM1 file)

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