# FinalBuilder **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=116 [Latest](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/tags.md) **Page:** 117 --- ## [Package (DPK) Options and Version Question](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/package-dpk-options-and-version-question/620)
**Author:** [@croeper](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/croeper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2007, 1:34am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/package-dpk-options-and-version-question/620 "2007-10-19T01:34:23Z")
Hi, I am currently evaluating FinalBuilder 5 (5.5.0.348) and have some questions by now. I want to create Build Tasks for different components/packages I am using with Delphi 7, 2006 and 2007. Most of these packages are … --- ## [Hotkey for "Collapse All"](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/hotkey-for-collapse-all/3907)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 12:38pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/hotkey-for-collapse-all/3907 "2007-10-18T12:38:47Z")
Whenever I'm about to save a script and check it into source control, I do a diff of the .fbp5 file to make sure I don't have any unintentional changes going in (yeah, reading a diff of the XML isn't fun, but it's not to… --- ## [Problem with ADO Dataset Iterator](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-with-ado-dataset-iterator/2913)
**Author:** [@john\_larsen](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/john_larsen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 12:15pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-with-ado-dataset-iterator/2913 "2007-10-18T12:15:31Z")
I have a finalBuilder script which has a problem with the ADO Dataset Iterator I am using a Query, which in SQL Plus returns 146 rows, but in the FinalBuilder script the same query only returns 100 rows. I need all 14… --- ## [SetProgressPercentage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/setprogresspercentage/3909)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 8:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/setprogresspercentage/3909 "2007-10-17T08:02:08Z")
It would be nice to be able to set a raw progress percentage, like 43% or something, to show in the GUI. I know you can set the estimated total number of actions, but it may not be possible to come up with a good estimat… --- ## [More powerful Case action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/more-powerful-case-action/3908)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 7:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/more-powerful-case-action/3908 "2007-10-17T07:56:03Z")
It would be good if a Case could do everything that an If could do. In particular, comma separated lists (or some other mechanism for having several values), and regular expressions. Perhaps an If action could be used un… --- ## [FBIGNOREDERRORS not incremented](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fbignorederrors-not-incremented/595)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 6:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fbignorederrors-not-incremented/595 "2007-10-17T06:05:16Z")
Hello. In a build script using FB 4.20.320 we have a CMD action where we test in the OnStatusMessage event if something failed. if (len(StatusMessage.MessageText)\>0) then npos = instr(StatusMessage.MessageText, "BUILD … --- ## [Microsoft Team foundation server](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/microsoft-team-foundation-server/618)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 1:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/microsoft-team-foundation-server/618 "2007-10-17T01:56:12Z")
Dose Finalbuilder support Microsoft Team foundation server? --- ## [Text Find / Replace - Find Norwegian character](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/text-find-replace-find-norwegian-character/2914)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2007, 5:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/text-find-replace-find-norwegian-character/2914 "2007-10-16T05:06:41Z")
FinalBuilder version: 5.5.0.366 I'm trying to use the Text Find / Replace action to find and replace a Norwegian character (ø), but there are no matches. If I search for "a" instead, I get lots of hits - so the action … --- ## [Remote sql backup does not remove old backup files](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/remote-sql-backup-does-not-remove-old-backup-files/2911)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2007, 2:33am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/remote-sql-backup-does-not-remove-old-backup-files/2911 "2007-10-16T02:33:20Z")
I am using the Sql server backup database action to make a backup from a remote server. All ok. But it does not remove the old backup files. Tested with FB 5.5.0.240 and build 340. Remote Sql Server 8.0.760 (2000 sp 3) U… --- ## [Multi-line "current value" in Modify Variable window](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multi-line-current-value-in-modify-variable-window/3906)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2007, 8:22am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multi-line-current-value-in-modify-variable-window/3906 "2007-10-15T08:22:28Z")
The Modify Variable window doesn't work too well for values that contain linefeeds. How about: - Current value shown as multi-line label, with scrollbars, if there are linefeeds present - New value either shown as multi… --- ## [Build log - Add cumulative time](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-log-add-cumulative-time/3905)
**Author:** [@fabienriaille](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/fabienriaille)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2007, 8:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-log-add-cumulative-time/3905 "2007-10-15T08:20:28Z")
hello, When viewing build log, it would be interesting to add a column as "Cumulative time". This column would sum up the Run Time of all descendant actions. I use lots of "Action group" like : Project 1 (Run Time = 06:… --- ## [Vista Icons in Delphi Compiler](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/vista-icons-in-delphi-compiler/2912)
**Author:** [@madmat777](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/madmat777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2007, 4:11am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/vista-icons-in-delphi-compiler/2912 "2007-10-15T04:11:30Z")
Hi, First let me say that this is an awesome tool. I've found a slight issue in that we are converting our icons so that they contain the 256x256 compressed pngs for vista. When we compile the projects in Delphi and set… --- ## [Error expanding variables in Library Path](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-expanding-variables-in-library-path/617)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2007, 2:48am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-expanding-variables-in-library-path/617 "2007-10-15T02:48:03Z")
Hi, after 10 days not using Finalbuilder i now get this error when compiling a Delphi project: "Error creating cfg file. --\> Error expanding variables in Library Path : Variable : Pascal Script - does not exist!" What ca… --- ## [New User](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/new-user/613)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2007, 1:13am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/new-user/613 "2007-10-15T01:13:49Z")
11 Oct 2007 11:49 AM \[script removed\]Alert Hi I am very new to Final builder and like to learn how to use this tool and what I can d… --- ## [Empty Subfolders](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/empty-subfolders/612)
**Author:** [@djmarks](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/djmarks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2007, 6:44am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/empty-subfolders/612 "2007-10-12T06:44:07Z")
This might have been asked but I have a project where I take two file locations Location A is a subset of Location B so I have to take away locations A files. There are two ways to accomplish this. One i suse the file i… --- ## [Latest version](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/latest-version/614)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2007, 5:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/latest-version/614 "2007-10-12T05:38:22Z")
There are times when it would be useful if there was a single link on the FB website pointing to the latest test build of FB. Currently I have to trawl the forums looking for the latest posted version, or guess the numbe… --- ## [Want to do actions If a certain folder is empty and other one if it"s not](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/want-to-do-actions-if-a-certain-folder-is-empty-and-other-one-if-it-s-not/556)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2007, 4:46am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/want-to-do-actions-if-a-certain-folder-is-empty-and-other-one-if-it-s-not/556 "2007-10-12T04:46:17Z")
Hi, I'm beginner with Finalbuilder and I want to do some actions if a certain folder is empty and some other if it's not. Do I have to take the "IF THEN" action? If it's the action that I have to take, what do I have to … --- ## [Check if File Exists action does not detect directories](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/check-if-file-exists-action-does-not-detect-directories/2878)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2007, 1:47am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/check-if-file-exists-action-does-not-detect-directories/2878 "2007-10-12T01:47:25Z")
In FB 5.5.0.340, the "Check if File Exists" action no longer detects directories. On a machine with a standard Windows XP installation on a C: partition: When specifying a file spec of C:\\ and a fail action of Fail Actio… --- ## [Realtime text find preview](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/realtime-text-find-preview/3904)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2007, 4:43am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/realtime-text-find-preview/3904 "2007-10-11T04:43:59Z")
It would be really nifty if the Text Find/Replace action had a realtime preview if used on a variable. Even something as simple as "found", "not found" or "invalid regexp" would be really handy. (not that I don't know yo… --- ## [Enable runtime themes](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enable-runtime-themes/592)
**Author:** [@jeremyk](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/jeremyk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2007, 9:18am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enable-runtime-themes/592 "2007-10-10T09:18:04Z")
How do I make sure that the 'enable runtime themes' option in Delphi 2007 project options is enabled in FB so I can ensure it picks up as I can't spot it? Thanks Jeremy --- ## [Don't return to Main action list after successful "Run from current action"](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/dont-return-to-main-action-list-after-successful-run-from-current-action/3903)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2007, 5:46am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/dont-return-to-main-action-list-after-successful-run-from-current-action/3903 "2007-10-10T05:46:12Z")
Self-explanatory. It's just annoying, really: when you're testing some action on a different action list, you end up having to keep flipping back to that page every time the test succeeds. Steve --- ## [File being used by another process](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-being-used-by-another-process/2906)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2007, 5:44am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-being-used-by-another-process/2906 "2007-10-09T05:44:06Z")
My "Write to text file" actions seem to keep failing with this error: File edit failed: Cannot create file "c:\\testbuild\\bigfoo.txt". The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process Origina… --- ## [Construct a Share on a remote server?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/construct-a-share-on-a-remote-server/607)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2007, 1:19am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/construct-a-share-on-a-remote-server/607 "2007-10-09T01:19:32Z")
Is there any way to do this in FB5? I've gone through all the tasks and I can see how to do it on my local PC, but nothing on how to establish a shared folder on a remote server. I'd be happy with the default security in… --- ## [FB5 List Iterator Action, ListOfItems property change](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb5-list-iterator-action-listofitems-property-change/596)
**Author:** [@simon\_page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/simon_page)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2007, 7:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb5-list-iterator-action-listofitems-property-change/596 "2007-10-08T07:35:18Z")
In FB3/4 (and the help for FB5) the List Iterator's ListOfItems property is a TStrings, however in FB5 it is now just a string. Is there a specific reason for this change? Our build system uses the applicable FB version … --- ## [Global DCP output path](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/global-dcp-output-path/604)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2007, 3:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/global-dcp-output-path/604 "2007-10-08T03:56:47Z")
I'm working wiht a large delphi project (200+ bpls). We have all teh DCP files output to the $(Delphi)\\Projects\]\\Bpl Directory. This path is set in the delphi environment settings. Is there a way to set a similar thing u… --- ## [How to update a Description in a Delphi package](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-update-a-description-in-a-delphi-package/605)
**Author:** [@rackerson](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rackerson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2007, 2:29am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-update-a-description-in-a-delphi-package/605 "2007-10-08T02:29:50Z")
I am trying to build a Delphi package in my FB script. if it matters, I am building my Delphi package in all Delphi versions 5 - 2007. I know I can set variables and have properties of my package, such as release inform… --- ## [Minor issue with Build With Runtime Packages](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/minor-issue-with-build-with-runtime-packages/2910)
**Author:** [@rackerson](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rackerson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2007, 2:11am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/minor-issue-with-build-with-runtime-packages/2910 "2007-10-08T02:11:24Z")
FinalBuilder 5.5.0.348 - Using the "Compile Delphi Win32 Project" action. When editing the Compile Delphi Win32 Project action, I select the Build with Runtime Packages checkbox on the Project tab. I do a lookup for a r… --- ## [How to implement a semaphore?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-implement-a-semaphore/589)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2007, 12:45pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-implement-a-semaphore/589 "2007-10-05T12:45:36Z")
I've got an action list that could be called from several other action lists that are run in parallel via an async action group. This action list figures out who needs to be sent an email after a build and adds it to a v… --- ## [Copy action list](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/copy-action-list/3902)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2007, 8:26am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/copy-action-list/3902 "2007-10-05T08:26:18Z")
It would be good to be able to copy an entire action list, including parameters. I seem to do this fairly often. Steve --- ## [Refactoring old actions](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/refactoring-old-actions/3901)
**Author:** [@mjones](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mjones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2007, 11:19am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/refactoring-old-actions/3901 "2007-10-04T11:19:34Z")
It would be really nice if the old FTP action could be refactored into a set of new separate FTP actions. It would save a lot of time copying and pasting. Matthew [Previous page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=115) [Next page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=117)