Enable PSBreakpoint - PowerShell

Overview

Enable-PSBreakpoint enables the execution breakpoint that’s set at the specified line number and in the specified file.

Syntax

Enable-PSBreakpoint [-LineNumber] <Int32> [-File] <String>

Options/Flags

• -LineNumber: The line number within the script where the breakpoint is set. When you don’t specify a line number, the breakpoint is placed at the beginning of the file.
• -File: The path to the file where the breakpoint is set. When you don’t specify a file path, the breakpoint is placed in the current file.

Examples

Example 1: Enabling a breakpoint on a specific line number

Enable-PSBreakpoint -LineNumber 10 -File "C:\Path\To\Script.ps1"

This command enables a breakpoint at line 10 in the file “C:\Path\To\Script.ps1”.

Example 2: Enabling a breakpoint at the beginning of the current file

Enable-PSBreakpoint

This command enables a breakpoint at the beginning of the current file.

Common Issues

• The breakpoint is not enabled: Ensure that the line number and file path specified are correct. Also, check if the file is open in the PowerShell ISE or another editor, as this can prevent breakpoints from being set.
• The breakpoint is disabled: To re-enable a disabled breakpoint, use the Enable-PSBreakpoint command again.

Integration

You can use the Enable-PSBreakpoint command together with other PowerShell commands to debug scripts and troubleshoot issues. For example, you can use the Get-PSBreakpoint command to get a list of all enabled breakpoints, and the Disable-PSBreakpoint command to disable a specific breakpoint.

Related Commands

• Get-PSBreakpoint
• Disable-PSBreakpoint