Use existing .NET classes instantly with PowerShell by using [class]::Method(args):
PS C:\> [guid]::NewGuid()
Guid
----
8874a185-64be-43ed-a64c-d2fe4b6e31bc
Similarly, in PowerShell 5+ you may use the New-Guid cmdlet:
PS C:\> New-Guid
Guid
----
8874a185-64be-43ed-a64c-d2fe4b6e31...
You can use the .Net Math class to do calculations ([System.Math])
If you want to know which methods are available you can use:
[System.Math] | Get-Member -Static -MemberType Methods
Here are some examples how to use the Math class:
PS C:\> [System.Math]::Floor(9.42)
9
PS C:\> [System....
By Assembly Name, add library
Add-Type -AssemblyName "System.Math"
or by file path:
Add-Type -Path "D:\Libs\CustomMath.dll"
To Use added type:
[CustomMath.NameSpace]::Method(param1, $variableParam, [int]castMeAsIntParam)
