# FinalBuilder

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## [NSIS compression](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/nsis-compression/252)

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**Author:** [@aircom](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/aircom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2006, 3:57am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/nsis-compression/252 "2006-11-09T03:57:48Z")

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Hi, How to set the compression in NSIS to lzma please? Nicolas

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## [How to configure Team Foundation?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-configure-team-foundation/131)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2006, 3:48am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-configure-team-foundation/131 "2006-11-09T03:48:40Z")

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Hi We are evaluation Team Foundation, in order to replace Source Safe. It is installed on a different machine than FB. How do I configure The “Team Foundation Source Control” on the FB Options, and how do I configure the…

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## [Delphi.NET and PropertySet?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-net-and-propertyset/253)

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**Author:** [@kturner](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/kturner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2006, 3:27am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-net-and-propertyset/253 "2006-11-09T03:27:30Z")

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Is it possible to use a PropertySet to set assembly version information for a Delphi.NET project? And if so how?I know how to do this for Delphi Win32 project but I can’t figure out how to use a PropertySet with a Delph…

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## [Error Exporting Log : Range check error](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-exporting-log-range-check-error/2694)

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**Author:** [@bkenavan](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/bkenavan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2006, 12:04pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-exporting-log-range-check-error/2694 "2006-11-07T12:04:46Z")

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We don’t get this error consistantly, just twice since upgrading to 5. Previously we were on version 3. Error Exporting Log : Range check error First time was with a script with a stupidly long interation task that ma…

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## [Bug with Borland C++ Builder Action With eurekalog](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/bug-with-borland-c-builder-action-with-eurekalog/2647)

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**Author:** [@damien.chrismann](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/damien.chrismann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2006, 4:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/bug-with-borland-c-builder-action-with-eurekalog/2647 "2006-11-07T04:51:28Z")

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hi i use a project with eurekalog the tool “emake.exe” is use to build the project i have a project "toto.bpr" finalbuilder build a new file “fbtemp.bpr” and "fbtemp.mak" the problem is the options for eurekalog are…

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## [Newbie Question! Subversion trouble](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/newbie-question-subversion-trouble/250)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2006, 2:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/newbie-question-subversion-trouble/250 "2006-11-07T02:15:08Z")

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Hi, I'm a real, real newbie for FB5.0 and I'm looking to evaluate and incorporate FB for my projects. I started playing with it and the first task I wanted to do was pull my source code off our subversion repository whi…

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## [SSH action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ssh-action/3749)

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**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2006, 11:13am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ssh-action/3749 "2006-11-06T11:13:11Z")

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Hi, I raised it some time in the past in one of my posts, and since I didn’t see it in FB5, I would like to suggest it again. Is there a posibility to add an SSH action (like the telnet action)? THanks, NirS

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## [FinalBuilder 5.0.0.53 not using "Unit output directory" under Delphi 2006](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-5-0-0-53-not-using-unit-output-directory-under-delphi-2006/2693)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2006, 3:49am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-5-0-0-53-not-using-unit-output-directory-under-delphi-2006/2693 "2006-11-06T03:49:26Z")

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The title pretty much sums it up. I have a Delphi 2006 win32 project and when I build it in Delphi, all the .DCU are placed in the directory I specified. When I build from FinalBuilder, the .DCU are placed alongside th…

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## [Improved grid view editor](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/improved-grid-view-editor/3739)

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**Author:** [@andreas.axelsson](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/andreas.axelsson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2006, 3:12am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/improved-grid-view-editor/3739 "2006-11-06T03:12:56Z")

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I’d love to see grid view editing navigation improved. Repro: Bring up a “Property Set assign properties” action and select a property set with multiple fields. Select the “Set Property Values” box and move around with …

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## [Carbonsoft GetFileSize and FB5](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/carbonsoft-getfilesize-and-fb5/241)

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**Author:** [@cwhalley](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cwhalley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2006, 1:17am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/carbonsoft-getfilesize-and-fb5/241 "2006-11-04T01:17:27Z")

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When this is run (the latest one for FB4) you get "Error: Action does not implement IFBCustomAction interface!" Is there a fix for this essential action please Or alternatively a VBScript version which does the same t…

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## [How do I disable automatic check for updates when FB is launched](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-do-i-disable-automatic-check-for-updates-when-fb-is-launched/245)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2006, 11:52am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-do-i-disable-automatic-check-for-updates-when-fb-is-launched/245 "2006-11-03T11:52:59Z")

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I know someone must have asked this before but I can find the answer. I want them to update when I tell them to.

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## [Deleting Variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/deleting-variables/3748)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 11:18am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/deleting-variables/3748 "2006-11-02T11:18:39Z")

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It would be great if we could delete variables as well as create them. This would allow us to create any variables we require at runtime to pass data from one action to another and then remove them at the end so that the…

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## [Build parameters screen](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-parameters-screen/3747)

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**Author:** [@didzisk](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/didzisk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 11:13am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-parameters-screen/3747 "2006-11-02T11:13:50Z")

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I would like to have something like “build parameters” or “build startup” screen, where some information about “this” build could be displayed and/or edited. Currently, before I start a new build, I need to go and “edit…

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## [Question on getting only necessary files and directories from VSS for building](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/question-on-getting-only-necessary-files-and-directories-from-vss-for-building/244)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 11:11am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/question-on-getting-only-necessary-files-and-directories-from-vss-for-building/244 "2006-11-02T11:11:01Z")

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Hi, I'm using FinalBuilder to run automated daily builds. So each day the build directory is cleaned out and I do a fresh GET of the latest code from VSS using FinalBuilder. Since I'm not sure or sort out what files/d…

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## [Transform XML quickie](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/transform-xml-quickie/243)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 1:26am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/transform-xml-quickie/243 "2006-11-02T01:26:57Z")

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Not able to add more than one XSLT parameter for the Transform XML action. Version: FB 4.2.0.276 Trial version but I don’t think that’s an issue as it has full fxnality. Thanks, Gary Z

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## [Questions on new MKS actions in FB5](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/questions-on-new-mks-actions-in-fb5/236)

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**Author:** [@pj\_kwiksystems](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/pj_kwiksystems)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 1:09am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/questions-on-new-mks-actions-in-fb5/236 "2006-11-02T01:09:08Z")

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Hi, I’m currently trying to convert some of my existing Finalbuilder projects to FB5 and at the same time tidy them up and make full use of the new functionality. I currently have a number of DOS commands that run the M…

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## [Recommended SCM tooll](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/recommended-scm-tooll/242)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2006, 11:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/recommended-scm-tooll/242 "2006-11-01T11:02:10Z")

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Hi We have been working with VSS for a few years and finally we want to upgrade to a better tool, especially for merging versions. There are many options some Very expensive and some less. Can any of you recommend from y…

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## [FB5 and log file locking?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb5-and-log-file-locking/238)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2006, 4:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb5-and-log-file-locking/238 "2006-10-31T04:15:24Z")

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Does Final Builder 5 resolve the issue with log file locking that was introduced with Final Builder 4? To recap, the issue is with attempting to run more than one FB session of the same project file, usually with differ…

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## [How to get the log from the action that caused the switch to OnFailure](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-get-the-log-from-the-action-that-caused-the-switch-to-onfailure/239)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2006, 2:32am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-get-the-log-from-the-action-that-caused-the-switch-to-onfailure/239 "2006-10-31T02:32:07Z")

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Hi - In our build system, we use the OnFailure task to send an email to the crew that the build has failed. This email should contain the reason why the build failed - we are currently logging each action to a variable %…

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## [Perforce Sync on on list of Changelist numbers](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perforce-sync-on-on-list-of-changelist-numbers/3746)

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**Author:** [@jpeterson](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/jpeterson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2006, 11:44am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perforce-sync-on-on-list-of-changelist-numbers/3746 "2006-10-30T11:44:55Z")

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Currently the way I see the Perforce Sync action working when specifying a changlist number is, that it will sync all the files UP TO that changelist number, not just on that ONE changelist. I.E- Use Finalbuilder’s P4 Sy…

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## [Problem reading xml in fb5 (worked in fb4)](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-reading-xml-in-fb5-worked-in-fb4/2692)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2006, 11:36am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-reading-xml-in-fb5-worked-in-fb4/2692 "2006-10-30T11:36:53Z")

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Send an demo project to support at finabuilder

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## [Get file/folder date](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/get-file-folder-date/237)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2006, 11:23am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/get-file-folder-date/237 "2006-10-30T11:23:21Z")

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How can i use the value from get file/folder date as a REAL date-variable??? I want to get the date for a file and the use (via vb-script) dateadd(“d”,filedate,now) to look if the file is older then 10 days. Thx

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## [Error FTP-Upload](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-ftp-upload/2690)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2006, 8:18am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-ftp-upload/2690 "2006-10-30T08:18:53Z")

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Last ~160 Bytes missing when using FTP-Action (works in FB4), so the uploaded file is corrupted

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## [FMCMD and FMCMD and Scripts not workingScripts not working](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fmcmd-and-fmcmd-and-scripts-not-workingscripts-not-working/2691)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2006, 7:30am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fmcmd-and-fmcmd-and-scripts-not-workingscripts-not-working/2691 "2006-10-30T07:30:25Z")

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scripts not working when startedd via FBCMD --\> error in FB50CoreAPI.bpl and build crashs FB 5.0.0.50

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## [Calculate File MD5 always fails](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/calculate-file-md5-always-fails/2688)

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**Author:** [@mainsoft](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mainsoft)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2006, 11:09am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/calculate-file-md5-always-fails/2688 "2006-10-27T11:09:05Z")

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Hi, Using FB5. Any known problem with this action? It always fails with the message “hash of file xxxx failed”. I tried against various files. Same result. I can compute the MD5 hash for these files with an external ut…

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## [String Padding in 5.0.0.50](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/string-padding-in-5-0-0-50/2687)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2006, 8:55am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/string-padding-in-5-0-0-50/2687 "2006-10-27T08:55:26Z")

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FB5 5.0.0.50, String Padding action. I pass it a 10 character variable: 1234567890 I set the String Padding action to append !'s to get the lengh up to 11 characters, so I’d expect to get back: 1234567890! However, th…

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## [Localized folders](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/localized-folders/235)

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**Author:** [@mhart](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mhart)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2006, 8:30am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/localized-folders/235 "2006-10-27T08:30:35Z")

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Hi:My work machine has WinXP in Spanish and the ‘My Documents’ folder is localized to ‘Mis Documentos’, but my portable has a multi-language WinXP installed and ‘My Documents’ is just called ‘My Documents’ (logical!)When…

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## [Enabled (F11) command](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enabled-f11-command/234)

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**Author:** [@mainsoft](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mainsoft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2006, 7:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enabled-f11-command/234 "2006-10-27T07:02:46Z")

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Hi,This is a minor issue but this context menu command should either have a checkmark or change its caption whenever the item is disabled/enabled.

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## [Installshield / script / variable replacement issue](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshield-script-variable-replacement-issue/2689)

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**Author:** [@rod\_prdsoftware](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rod_prdsoftware)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2006, 6:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshield-script-variable-replacement-issue/2689 "2006-10-27T06:02:18Z")

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Hi guys, I think I’ve found an issue when using the Installshield Action along with some VB script and variables. It seems that any variables used in the “Installshield Action \> Project File” section are not being repl…

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## [FinalBuilder 5 Release Candidate](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-5-release-candidate/220)

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**Author:** [@tate](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/tate)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2006, 10:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-5-release-candidate/220 "2006-10-26T10:51:29Z")

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Hi all, The beta is looking very solid, so we've decided to turn it into a Release Candidate. https://www.finalbuilder.com/downloads/finalbuilder/500/FB500\_37.exe Please report any bugs to support at finalbuilder dot…

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