Vista - Powershell script files

I'm having problems understanding how Powershell deals with script
inside a .ps1 file. It appears there are at least 3 "script blocks"
(begin, process and end) but the use of these isn't clear. It would
also seem desirable to use a function or method in a pipeline (or maybe
locally defined cmdlets). I have been able to use functions in a
procedural manner but it's not obvious how to extend this to
pipelining.

Where would I find documentation on Powershell scripting and files that
would help me with this?

Thanks

Mike

Take a look at Beginning PowerShell Guide. Specifically the function
section. the Begin/Process/End work exactly the same.
http://www.codeplex.com/PsObject/Wik...ringTitle=Home

Defined functions at top or in the Begin Section of the Script. Functions
have to be defined before they are called.

Also.. you may want to check out:
http://bsonposh.com/modules/wordpress/?p=23 (Birth of Script/Function)

"Mike Blake-Knox" <mikebk@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
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> I'm having problems understanding how Powershell deals with script
> inside a .ps1 file. It appears there are at least 3 "script blocks"
> (begin, process and end) but the use of these isn't clear. It would
> also seem desirable to use a function or method in a pipeline (or maybe
> locally defined cmdlets). I have been able to use functions in a
> procedural manner but it's not obvious how to extend this to
> pipelining.
>
> Where would I find documentation on Powershell scripting and files that
> would help me with this?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>