MSMQ/Get-MsmqMessageQueuePath.ps1

# Copyright 2012 Aaron Jensen
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function Get-MsmqMessageQueuePath
{
    <#
    .SYNOPSIS
    Gets the path to an MSMQ message queue.
 
    .DESCRIPTION
    The MSMQ APIs expect paths when identifying a queue. This function converts a queue name into its path so that logic isn't spread across all your scripts.
 
    Private queue paths are constructed differently. If you need to get the path to a private MSMQ, use the `Private` switch.
 
    .OUTPUTS
    System.String.
 
    .EXAMPLE
    Get-MsmqMessageQueuePath -Name MovieQueue
 
    Returns the path to the `MovieQueue` queue.
 
    .EXAMPLE
    Get-MsmqMessageQueuePath -Name MovieQueue -Private
 
    Returns the path to the private `MovieQueue`. Must be for the critics. Early access for the win!
    #>

    [CmdletBinding(SupportsShouldProcess=$true)]
    param(
        [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
        [string]
        # The queue's name.
        $Name,
        
        [Switch]
        # Is the queue private?
        $Private
    )
    
    $path = ".\$Name"
    if( $Private )
    {
        $path = ".\private`$\$Name"
    }
    return $path
}