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About Wizards ​

Wizards in PoshUI are designed for step-by-step data collection and guided workflows. They allow you to break down complex tasks into logical, manageable steps for your users.

Wizard Dark Theme

Full-color PNG emoji icons on every UI element (v1.3.0):

Wizard with Emoji Icons

Key Features ​

  • Step-by-Step Navigation: Guide users through a sequence of pages.
  • Rich Control Set: Use over 12 different input controls including text boxes, dropdowns, and date pickers.
  • Live Execution Mode: Execute PowerShell code in real-time during the wizard and show the output to the user.
  • Validation: Ensure data integrity with built-in validation patterns and mandatory fields.
  • Dynamic Content: Refresh controls based on user input (cascading dropdowns).
  • Custom Branding: Personalize the wizard with your own titles, icons, and sidebar text.
  • PNG Icon Support (v1.3.0): Full-color PNG/ICO icons on steps, cards, banners, and carousel slides.
  • Dual-Mode Custom Themes (v1.3.0): Independent light/dark color palettes with runtime toggle.
  • Theme Toggle (v1.3.0): Sun/moon button in the title bar for instant theme switching.

When to Use Wizards ​

Wizards are ideal for:

  • Provisioning: Server setup, VM creation, or user onboarding.
  • Deployments: Guided application or database deployments.
  • Configurations: Complex settings that require multiple inputs.
  • Self-Service: Tools for help desk or non-technical staff to perform automated tasks safely.

Workflow ​

A typical PoshUI Wizard follows this pattern:

  1. Initialize: Use New-PoshUIWizard to start a new definition.
  2. Define Steps: Add one or more steps using Add-UIStep.
  3. Add Controls: Populate each step with controls like Add-UITextBox or Add-UIDropdown.
  4. Execute: Display the UI using Show-PoshUIWizard.
  5. Process: Receive the user's input as a PowerShell object for further processing.

Next: Creating Wizards