PowerShell module variables

Question

How do I use a variable in a module called from another script?

I've looked a long while for examples before asking this simple question. Every example I've found, including Microsoft's documentation only shows how to make a module and manifest and never an implementation. Because of this, I am unable to determine if I am just calling the variable wrong OR if I am unable to make an object reference in a module.

My functions are being called so the imports/exports are working as expected, and I am using a manifest to do so.

#
# Format-BLAH.psm1
#

$MyVar = New-Object MyClass($param)

# Functions declared below.

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 07 '16 at 16:11

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You have to manually export variables:

Export-ModuleMember -Variable MyVar

answered Jul 07 '16 at 16:11

briantist

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My manifest doesn't do this for me? – TacoMaster6000 Jul 07 '16 at 16:12
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@user3812871 no, in fact there's a better answer on the site already that explains the combination of the Manifest and `Export-ModuleMember`; will vote to close as dup. – briantist Jul 07 '16 at 16:14
I'm confused, what is the purpose of "FunctionsToExport = '*'" In the manifest? – TacoMaster6000 Jul 07 '16 at 16:21
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@user3812871 It can actually be used to further limit what is exported by `Export-ModuleMember` – briantist Jul 07 '16 at 16:23

PowerShell module variables

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