Hello !

When I use Out-File to force to create a path when it does not exists, the
command failed.
Ex: Get-Process powershell | Out-File ./temp/toto.txt -force

Out-File : Impossible de trouver une partie du chemin d'accès
'D:\Users\Arnaud\Documents\@@PowerShell\scripts\temp\temp\toto.txt'.
Au niveau de ligne : 1 Caractère : 34
+ Get-Process powershell | Out-File <<<< ./temp/toto.txt -force

I have the rights to create files and directory on the destination.

I have also noticed that the -whatif parameter has no effect on this cmdlet,
is it normal ?

Best regards from France,



Arnaud PETITJEAN
http://www.powershell-scripting.com
The PowerShell's French Community

I dont think its a bug, but maybe a missing feature
-force <SwitchParameter>
Overrides restrictions that prevent the command from succeeding, just so
the changes do not compromise security. For example, Force will override the
read-only attribute or create directories to complete a file path, but
it will not attempt to change file permissions.



"A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hello !
>
> When I use Out-File to force to create a path when it does not exists, the
> command failed.
> Ex: Get-Process powershell | Out-File ./temp/toto.txt -force
>
> Out-File : Impossible de trouver une partie du chemin d'accès
> 'D:\Users\Arnaud\Documents\@@PowerShell\scripts\temp\temp\toto.txt'.
> Au niveau de ligne : 1 Caractère : 34
> + Get-Process powershell | Out-File <<<< ./temp/toto.txt -force
>
> I have the rights to create files and directory on the destination.
>
> I have also noticed that the -whatif parameter has no effect on this
> cmdlet,
> is it normal ?
>
> Best regards from France,
>
> Arnaud PETITJEAN
> http://www.powershell-scripting.com
> The PowerShell's French Community

"A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C12EB5B4-87C6-4C0F-8BA9-1865B87AD7A9@microsoft.com...
> Hello !
>
> When I use Out-File to force to create a path when it does not exists, the
> command failed.
> Ex: Get-Process powershell | Out-File ./temp/toto.txt -force
>

Out-File will create a file that doesn't exist but it won't create
intermediate directories. You would use:

new-item -type directory (split-path -parent $TheFile)

To create the necessary directories.

--
Keith

I know that "Out-File will create a file that doesn't exist" and even without
-force, but the help says, like brandon did, "...For example, Force will
override the
read-only attribute or create directories to complete a file path..."

And what about the -whatif parameter ?

Can you be more "verbose" ? ;-)

Arnaud Petitjean

"Keith Hill [MVP]" wrote:

> "A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C12EB5B4-87C6-4C0F-8BA9-1865B87AD7A9@microsoft.com...
> > Hello !
> >
> > When I use Out-File to force to create a path when it does not exists, the
> > command failed.
> > Ex: Get-Process powershell | Out-File ./temp/toto.txt -force
> >
>
> Out-File will create a file that doesn't exist but it won't create
> intermediate directories. You would use:
>
> new-item -type directory (split-path -parent $TheFile)
>
> To create the necessary directories.
>
> --
> Keith
>

"A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:27E8067A-8068-4556-801E-3C4F0E31A5F8@microsoft.com...
>I know that "Out-File will create a file that doesn't exist" and even
>without
> -force, but the help says, like brandon did, "...For example, Force will
> override the
> read-only attribute or create directories to complete a file path..."
>
> And what about the -whatif parameter ?
>
> Can you be more "verbose" ? ;-)

Oh sure, how about this? It is either a bug in the cmdlet or a bug in the
docs. File a bug report on http://connect.microsoft.com site.

--
Keith

Ok, bug repported on Microsoft Connect. Thanks


Arnaud

"Keith Hill" wrote:

> "A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:27E8067A-8068-4556-801E-3C4F0E31A5F8@microsoft.com...
> >I know that "Out-File will create a file that doesn't exist" and even
> >without
> > -force, but the help says, like brandon did, "...For example, Force will
> > override the
> > read-only attribute or create directories to complete a file path..."
> >
> > And what about the -whatif parameter ?
> >
> > Can you be more "verbose" ? ;-)
>
> Oh sure, how about this? It is either a bug in the cmdlet or a bug in the
> docs. File a bug report on http://connect.microsoft.com site.
>
> --
> Keith
>

"A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5F88BB49-9A4D-4D22-9B86-31949BE7C8C0@microsoft.com...
> Ok, bug repported on Microsoft Connect. Thanks
>

Thanks! There are plenty of little issues like this (especially in the
docs) that are good to get submitted so hopefully they get fixed in v.next.
BTW, I also recommended perusing around some of the bugs/enhanement requests
that have been submitted on the Connect site and voting for the ones you
feel strongly about (either postitve or negative).

--
Keith

"A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:5F88BB49-9A4D-4D22-9B86-31949BE7C8C0@xxxxxx

> Ok, bug repported on Microsoft Connect. Thanks

Arnaud,

Can you post the link to your Connect entry so that everyone who wants to
vote for it can have a quick access to it?

Thanks,
Jacques

Here's the precious link :
https://connect.microsoft.com/feedba...5352&SiteID=99

Best regards,

Arnaud

"Jacques Barathon [MS]" wrote:

> "A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:5F88BB49-9A4D-4D22-9B86-31949BE7C8C0@xxxxxx

> > Ok, bug repported on Microsoft Connect. Thanks

>
> Arnaud,
>
> Can you post the link to your Connect entry so that everyone who wants to
> vote for it can have a quick access to it?
>
> Thanks,
> Jacques
>
>

In browsing the bug repository it appears that the bug has already been
submited, here :
https://connect.microsoft.com/feedba...6833&SiteID=99

"A. Petitjean" wrote:

> Here's the precious link :
> https://connect.microsoft.com/feedba...5352&SiteID=99
>
> Best regards,
>
> Arnaud
>
> "Jacques Barathon [MS]" wrote:
>

> > "A. Petitjean" <APetitjean@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:5F88BB49-9A4D-4D22-9B86-31949BE7C8C0@xxxxxx

> > > Ok, bug repported on Microsoft Connect. Thanks

> >
> > Arnaud,
> >
> > Can you post the link to your Connect entry so that everyone who wants to
> > vote for it can have a quick access to it?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jacques
> >
> >