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All Controls Demo ​

The Wizard-AllControls.ps1 example provides a comprehensive showcase of every input and display control available in the PoshUI.Wizard module.

Wizard All Controls

Overview ​

This example is designed to serve as a reference for developers. It organizes controls into multiple steps, demonstrating the look, feel, and return data type of each component.

Key Features Demonstrated ​

  • Text Inputs: Standard TextBox, MultiLine (text area), and secure Password fields.
  • Selection Controls: Dropdowns (static and editable), ListBoxes, and OptionGroups (radio buttons).
  • Boolean Controls: Checkboxes and modern Toggle switches.
  • Numeric & Date: Precision number spinners and calendar-based date pickers.
  • Path Selectors: Native Windows dialogs for choosing files and folders.
  • Display Elements: Informational Cards and Banners with various styles.

Running the Example ​

powershell
# Navigate to the Wizard examples directory
cd .\PoshUI\PoshUI.Wizard\Examples

# Run the script
.\Wizard-AllControls.ps1

Code Snippet: Multi-Step Configuration ​

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# Step 1: Text Inputs
Add-UIStep -Name 'TextInputs' -Title 'Text Controls' -Order 1
Add-UITextBox -Step 'TextInputs' -Name 'SimpleText' -Label 'Standard TextBox'
Add-UIPassword -Step 'TextInputs' -Name 'Secret' -Label 'Secure Password'

# Step 2: Selection
Add-UIStep -Name 'Selection' -Title 'Selection Controls' -Order 2
Add-UIDropdown -Step 'Selection' -Name 'Choice' -Label 'Pick One' `
               -Choices @('Option A', 'Option B', 'Option C')

Expected Results ​

When you click Finish, the example script outputs the collected hashtable to the PowerShell console, showing exactly how each control maps to a key-value pair.

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Use this script as a "cheat sheet" when you need to remember the syntax for a specific control or want to see how a certain layout looks in the UI.