techsmith-local-dev-loop

# TechSmith Local Dev Loop ## Overview Set up a development workflow for TechSmith automation scripts with PowerShell testing. ## Instructions ### Step 1: Project Structure ``` techsmith-automation/ ├── scripts/ │ ├── capture-screenshot.ps1 │ ├── batch-render.ps1 │ └── capture-video.ps1 ├── tests/ │ └── test-com-connection.ps1 ├── output/ └── templates/ └── camtasia-presets/ ``` ### Step 2: Test COM Connection ```powershell # tests/test-com-connection.ps1 Describe "Snagit COM Server" { It "Should create ImageCapture object" { $capture = New-Object -ComObject Snagit.ImageCapture $capture | Should -Not -BeNullOrEmpty } It "Should create VideoCapture object" { $video = New-Object -ComObject Snagit.VideoCapture $video | Should -Not -BeNullOrEmpty } } ``` ### Step 3: Run Tests with Pester ```powershell Install-Module -Name Pester -Force -SkipPublisherCheck Invoke-Pester ./tests/ -Output Detailed ``` ## Error Handling | Error | Cause | Solution | |-------|-------|----------| | COM not available | Snagit not installed | Install Snagit on dev machine | | Pester not found | Module missing | `Install-Module Pester` | ## Resources - [Pester Testing Framework](https://pester.dev/) - [Snagit COM Samples](https://github.com/TechSmith/Snagit-COM-Samples) ## Next Steps Proceed to `techsmith-sdk-patterns`.