How to reference localized strings in a module's ScriptsToProcess script?

Question

Consider the scenario:

• A module manifest's ScriptsToProcess key refers to an intitialization script -- which is designed to throw an exception if pre-requisites aren't satisfied (providing an additional layer of checks beyond what the manifest schema offers), thus preventing the module from loading
• The module implements localized strings, stored in ModuleFolder\<langId>\ModuleResources.psd1
  • The .psm1 script imports the localized string messages by running the Import-LocalizedData cmdlet right after the data section
  • Additionally, the author's choice of default language localization strings are also stored in a data section in the beginning of the .psm1 module script in the event that the <langId> folders are missing/deleted

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In the event that the init script throws an exception, how do you reference those localized string messages in the init script (as the .psm1 script fails to even load)?

Answer 1

I figured this out and feel like a moron.

The solution is to use the Import-LocalizedData cmdlet in the init script (in this case, inside of a catch{} block, before an exception is thrown) so that any exception message arguments can use your localized error message strings.