Overall script structure
When you are creating scripts, you should adhere to a strict script structure. The structure of the script dictates the order of execution and how things are processed. The following diagram displays the proper method for organizing your script:
It is recommended that you structure your scripts as follows:
- Declare the comment block: To start the scripting process, declare a comment block and include everything that is pertinent to the script. This may include a description, revision information, author, editor, and additional notes.
- Declare the input parameters: After the header, declare your input parameters, if required by the script. The input parameters are required to be directly after the comment block. Input parameters help the developers identify what is being inputted into the script, and what fields are required for proper execution of the script.
- Declare the global variables: You should declare your global variables after the input parameters. Since variables...