v2.30.0

Author: jdhitsolutions

PSScriptTools.psd1

@@ -1832,4 +1832,4 @@ If you find this module useful, you might also want to look at my PowerShell too
 
 Where possible these commands have been tested with PowerShell 7, but not every platform. If you encounter problems, have suggestions or other feedback, please post an [issue](https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools/issues). It is assumed you will __not__ be running these commands on any edition of PowerShell Core or any beta releases of PowerShell 7.
 
-Last Updated *2020-09-29 12:53:26Z*
+Last Updated *2020-10-02 19:51:46Z*

PSScriptToolsManual.pdf

@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 # ChangeLog for PSScriptTools
 
+## v2.30.0
+
++ Fixed a bug in `Convert-HashtableToCode` when converting hashtables with nested hashtables. (Issue #91)
++ Modified `Convert-HashtableToCode` to honor `-Inline` when processing nested hashtables.
++ Updated help documentation for `Convert-HashtableToCode` to clarify the use of array values in a hashtable.
+
 ## v2.29.0
 
 + Modified `Get-WindowsVersion` to not use remoting when connecting to the local computer. (Issue #90)

README.md

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Convert-HashtableToCode [-Hashtable] <Hashtable> [-Inline] [<CommonParameters>]
 
 ## DESCRIPTION
 
-Use this command to convert a hashtable into its text or string equivalent.
+Use this command to convert a hashtable into its text or string equivalent. It is assumed that any array values contain items of the same type.
 
 ## EXAMPLES
 
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Accept wildcard characters: False
 
 ### -Indent
 
-Specify the number of tabs to indent. You shouldn't need this parameter. It exists for situations where there are nested hashtables.
+Specify the number of tabs to indent. You shouldn't need to specify this parameter. It exists for situations where there are nested hashtables.
 
 ```yaml
 Type: Int32

changelog.md

@@ -1109,7 +1109,7 @@ CreatedOn                      BOVINE320</dev:code>
       </maml:description>
     </command:details>
     <maml:description>
-      <maml:para>Use this command to convert a hashtable into its text or string equivalent.</maml:para>
+      <maml:para>Use this command to convert a hashtable into its text or string equivalent. It is assumed that any array values contain items of the same type.</maml:para>
     </maml:description>
     <command:syntax>
       <command:syntaxItem>
@@ -1129,7 +1129,7 @@ CreatedOn                      BOVINE320</dev:code>
         <command:parameter required="false" variableLength="true" globbing="false" pipelineInput="False" position="named" aliases="tab">
           <maml:name>Indent</maml:name>
           <maml:Description>
-            <maml:para>Specify the number of tabs to indent. You shouldn't need this parameter. It exists for situations where there are nested hashtables.</maml:para>
+            <maml:para>Specify the number of tabs to indent. You shouldn't need to specify this parameter. It exists for situations where there are nested hashtables.</maml:para>
           </maml:Description>
           <command:parameterValue required="true" variableLength="false">Int32</command:parameterValue>
           <dev:type>
@@ -1182,7 +1182,7 @@ CreatedOn                      BOVINE320</dev:code>
       <command:parameter required="false" variableLength="true" globbing="false" pipelineInput="False" position="named" aliases="tab">
         <maml:name>Indent</maml:name>
         <maml:Description>
-          <maml:para>Specify the number of tabs to indent. You shouldn't need this parameter. It exists for situations where there are nested hashtables.</maml:para>
+          <maml:para>Specify the number of tabs to indent. You shouldn't need to specify this parameter. It exists for situations where there are nested hashtables.</maml:para>
         </maml:Description>
         <command:parameterValue required="true" variableLength="false">Int32</command:parameterValue>
         <dev:type>

docs/Convert-HashtableToCode.md

@@ -154,13 +154,28 @@ Function Convert-HashtableToCode {
                 if ($_.value[0].Gettype().name -match "int|double") {
                     $value = $_.value -join ','
                 }
+                elseif ($_.value[0].GetType().name -eq "Hashtable") {
+                    #10/2/2020 JDH need to process nested hashtables in an array (Issue #91)
+                    if ($inline) {
+                        $value = ($_.value | Convert-HashtableToCode -inline).trim() -join ","
+                    }
+                    else {
+                        $value = ($_.value | Convert-HashtableToCode).trim() -join ",`n"
+                    }
+                }
                 else {
                     $value = "'{0}'" -f ($_.value -join "','")
                 }
             }
             elseif ($_.value -is [hashtable]) {
                 Write-Verbose "Creating nested entry"
-                $nested = Convert-HashTableToCode $_.value -Indent $($indent + 1)
+                #10/2/2020 JDH convert hashtables using current values
+                if ($inline) {
+                    $nested = Convert-HashtableToCode $_.value -inline
+                }
+                else {
+                    $nested = Convert-HashTableToCode $_.value -Indent $($indent + 1)
+                }
                 $value = "$($nested)"
             }
             elseif ($_.value -is [scriptblock]) {
@@ -171,6 +186,7 @@ Function Convert-HashtableToCode {
                 Write-Verbose "..defaulting as a string"
                 $value = "'$($_.value)'"
             }
+
             if ($inline) {
                 $out += "$($_.key) = $value;"
             }