# FinalBuilder **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=146 [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:** 147 --- ## [Automating FinalBuilder Options](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/automating-finalbuilder-options/135)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2006, 2:04am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/automating-finalbuilder-options/135 "2006-07-20T02:04:07Z")
I am rolling out FinalBuilder to several people and I would like to automate setting the options to work in our environment but here is the problem I ran into. I wrote a FB project that modified the FinalBuilder.ini fil… --- ## [How to configure Incredibuild](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-configure-incredibuild/134)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2006, 1:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-configure-incredibuild/134 "2006-07-20T01:38:34Z")
Bonjour, I have setup FinalBuilder to build a MS-Visual Studio 2005 project using “Build VS.Net Solution” actions. I have tried to use the “IncrediBuild”-action to speed-up the compilation, but the action fails (no erro… --- ## [Add simple string manipulation](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-simple-string-manipulation/3722)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2006, 9:42am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-simple-string-manipulation/3722 "2006-07-19T09:42:36Z")
Hi it would be nice to be able to get a substring from a string, (and other simple string manipulations). I know it can be done in a script, but I like things to be more readable, so I try to use FB actions. Thanks Daphn… --- ## [Abbility to specify Relative Paths in Build actions](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/abbility-to-specify-relative-paths-in-build-actions/3721)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 1:46am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/abbility-to-specify-relative-paths-in-build-actions/3721 "2006-07-18T01:46:29Z")
We are using Build VC 6 and Build VS .Net Solution actions and it would help if the path to the project was saved as a relative path. Maybe put a check box to use relative paths so that when you browse to the project an… --- ## [Full path to project file](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/full-path-to-project-file/132)
**Author:** [@cpdaniel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cpdaniel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2006, 1:21am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/full-path-to-project-file/132 "2006-07-14T01:21:13Z")
Now that my FB4 project is in my source control hierarchy, it’s also part of each branch that I create. That’s fine, but there are now multiple files with the same name on my machine, so it’s important to be sure which … --- ## [Problems with Send Email action and IIS smtp server](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problems-with-send-email-action-and-iis-smtp-server/130)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2006, 1:16am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problems-with-send-email-action-and-iis-smtp-server/130 "2006-07-14T01:16:18Z")
Hi, I’m trying to get FinalBuilder to send an email to a valid email address using IIS’ smtp server but I’m getting a socket error (11001) which leads me to believe that it’s unable to connect to the smtp server. I’ve … --- ## [Perfoce Create Branch usage question](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perfoce-create-branch-usage-question/128)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2006, 9:00am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perfoce-create-branch-usage-question/128 "2006-07-13T09:00:51Z")
The Perforce Create Branch only creates a branchspec, right? It doesn’t actually branch the file… (or does it). Thanks, NirS --- ## [Perforce Changelists](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perforce-changelists/125)
**Author:** [@tmchardy](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/tmchardy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2006, 3:46am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perforce-changelists/125 "2006-07-13T03:46:18Z")
FB 4.1.0.205 Well, this isn't a bug, so i guess it goes under the "feature request" category. So I tried to use the P4 Sync feature with the "Changelists" option. When I did this, it started syncing everything, not j… --- ## [Multiple Attachments using Send Email action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multiple-attachments-using-send-email-action/129)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2006, 1:21am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multiple-attachments-using-send-email-action/129 "2006-07-13T01:21:42Z")
I have a set of files in a directory and have a list of those files in a variable. I use that variable in the attach tab and it works fine as long as there is only one file in the list. If I have more than one file it … --- ## [Changing version control application](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/changing-version-control-application/126)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2006, 11:32am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/changing-version-control-application/126 "2006-07-12T11:32:30Z")
Hi, We are changing are version control application from Visual Source Safe(VSS) to Star-Team(ST). We have many existing commands in our FianlBuilder building scripts to the VSS as check-in/out and get latest. Is there… --- ## [Multiple wildcards in File Iterator](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multiple-wildcards-in-file-iterator/127)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2006, 4:39am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multiple-wildcards-in-file-iterator/127 "2006-07-12T04:39:36Z")
Hi, How can I set multiple wildcards in the File Iterator window? (without using fileset) i want something like: \\%MACHINE1%\\C$\\SPEngine\\test\\bin\*.exe AND \\%MACHINE1%\\C$\\SPEngine\\test\\bin\*.dll Thanks much, NirS --- ## [MSSCCI integration for Finalbuilder?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/msscci-integration-for-finalbuilder/123)
**Author:** [@cpdaniel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cpdaniel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2006, 1:31am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/msscci-integration-for-finalbuilder/123 "2006-07-12T01:31:19Z")
OK, I understand that FinalBuilder can interact with most source code control systems as actions during a build. Now, what about the FB4 project itself? I’d like to check the FB4 project file itself into source control… --- ## [Add To Path List Action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-to-path-list-action/3719)
**Author:** [@cdurkin](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cdurkin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2006, 3:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-to-path-list-action/3719 "2006-07-10T03:06:36Z")
I would like to be able to add a directory path to a path list and have it not add the path if it was already in the list. For example Adding : C:\\MyStuff\\Lib To : $(BDS)\\Include\\Indy10;$(BDS)\\Lib\\Indy10 Would beco… --- ## [Prompt for Variables (Enhanced) to return numbers](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prompt-for-variables-enhanced-to-return-numbers/3720)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2006, 3:04am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prompt-for-variables-enhanced-to-return-numbers/3720 "2006-07-10T03:04:49Z")
Hi, I use Prompt for Variables (Enhanced) with type Check List . I build a variable containing 3 lines, and the user is prompted to check from those 3 lines. The result that I get is the text of the items he has checked.… --- ## [Enhancement Requests](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enhancement-requests/3713)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2006, 3:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enhancement-requests/3713 "2006-07-10T03:02:45Z")
(1) Improvements to the ‘Include Project’ Action. We would like the ability to retrieve Project Variables from the included Project. This would allow us to encapsulate re-usable functionality into a FBZ project that many… --- ## [Keeping track of all our Builds](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/keeping-track-of-all-our-builds/124)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2006, 1:57am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/keeping-track-of-all-our-builds/124 "2006-07-10T01:57:09Z")
Hi We have about 15 different builds. Each of them has a different Name, different Versions (one of the numbers is incremental) and different features. We create tens of builds every day, part of them we use, most of the… --- ## [Build different versions of ASP.NET WebServices](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-different-versions-of-asp-net-webservices/109)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2006, 10:00am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-different-versions-of-asp-net-webservices/109 "2006-07-05T10:00:39Z")
Hi. We must compile ASP.NET WebServices which includes assemblies that residein IIS from two different source versions (HEAD and Branch) on the samemachine. The problem is, when compiling the branch, the web assemblies… --- ## [Build solution using devenv.exe](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-solution-using-devenv-exe/121)
**Author:** [@cpdaniel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cpdaniel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2006, 5:00am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-solution-using-devenv-exe/121 "2006-07-01T05:00:45Z")
As a part of my build, I need to build a couple of Visual Studio (2005) deployment projects. Unfortunately, MSBuild can’t build deployment projects, so I need to launch devenv from within FB to build this solution. I’m… --- ## [Help with big scripts](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-with-big-scripts/3717)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 2:40am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-with-big-scripts/3717 "2006-06-30T02:40:08Z")
Hi I have 4 items in my wishlist, that could help me find my way in my huge script. Please forgive me if they have already been mentioned: Line numbers in the script. I am aware that this might cause a problem because … --- ## [FileSet Pattern Problem](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fileset-pattern-problem/119)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 9:50am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fileset-pattern-problem/119 "2006-06-29T09:50:49Z")
I’m trying to analyze a log file from a FB script. I need to get the most recent file in a directory. What I do is log the date and time into a variable and then set the FileSet pattern to look for a file after this date… --- ## [VS Solution - Setup project not executed](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/vs-solution-setup-project-not-executed/2643)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 8:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/vs-solution-setup-project-not-executed/2643 "2006-06-29T08:35:07Z")
Hi: I have tried to execute a Setup Project incorported within a Visual Studio 2005 solution but always get an error message. The solution has a C# project and a Setup project, the C# project compiles fine, but the Set… --- ## [Bugs with Borland C++ Builder Action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/bugs-with-borland-c-builder-action/2644)
**Author:** [@damien.chrismann](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/damien.chrismann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 2:32am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/bugs-with-borland-c-builder-action/2644 "2006-06-29T02:32:37Z")
hi i found some bugs: 1- when add a new “Borland C++ Builder Action” select a project in “advanced compiler” the instruction set and data alignement aren’t loaded from the file ( alway at 80386 and … --- ## [Read text file into variable](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/read-text-file-into-variable/114)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 3:12am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/read-text-file-into-variable/114 "2006-06-28T03:12:41Z")
I am trying to read a text file into a variable, then output the variable in the email body as HTML. %var% But i found that it always print everything into one line, even though the text file content has several lines.… --- ## [Storing Output from a step to a vairable](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/storing-output-from-a-step-to-a-vairable/117)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 2:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/storing-output-from-a-step-to-a-vairable/117 "2006-06-27T02:02:12Z")
Hi guys, I have a small FB project which syncs code from perforce and then builds it. How can i check the output from the sync from perforce part, check if all code is sync to head, if so skip the vs.net build, else do… --- ## [For delphi and Bcb](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/for-delphi-and-bcb/3718)
**Author:** [@damien.chrismann](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/damien.chrismann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 1:21am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/for-delphi-and-bcb/3718 "2006-06-27T01:21:05Z")
hi can you add in scripting “UseEurekalog” for Delphi and C++ builder Projects? thank damien --- ## [Write INI File sharing violation](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/write-ini-file-sharing-violation/2642)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2006, 2:50am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/write-ini-file-sharing-violation/2642 "2006-06-26T02:50:02Z")
Hi, I encounter a weird problem when I try to write to an ini file. I have a file iterator loop which reads lines from a file, formats them in the after each iteration script and under it I have a write ini file action … --- ## [Control enabling problem on Assembly Info tab of Build VS .Net](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/control-enabling-problem-on-assembly-info-tab-of-build-vs-net/2640)
**Author:** [@mbdozier](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mbdozier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2006, 12:36pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/control-enabling-problem-on-assembly-info-tab-of-build-vs-net/2640 "2006-06-22T12:36:03Z")
If you check the Use Property Set for Version Info, the apply to section at the bottom of the tab does not work correctly. If you change the option to Selected Projects, the projects list is still disabled. --- ## [Environment variables error](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/environment-variables-error/2641)
**Author:** [@ramajana](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ramajana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2006, 12:33pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/environment-variables-error/2641 "2006-06-22T12:33:02Z")
User overrides are not handled in D2006. I installed ODBCExpress. It adds a variable named OE to Options, Environment variables, and uses it to reduce library path to $(OE)\\Lib.When I run using FB, I get an error:-- Erro… --- ## [Please help! FB4 Installshiled Pro 12 Error](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/please-help-fb4-installshiled-pro-12-error/112)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2006, 12:28pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/please-help-fb4-installshiled-pro-12-error/112 "2006-06-22T12:28:10Z")
I upgraded our Installshield pro 11 project (with .ism project, was originally a Installshield Developer Project), and then installed FB4. When I run FB4 it errors out at the installsgield project (the path for the insta… --- ## [How to open a file for write](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-open-a-file-for-write/115)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2006, 1:07am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-open-a-file-for-write/115 "2006-06-22T01:07:13Z")
Hello, I am trying to create a file and add content to it dynamically but no luck. I can open a file for read using: ForReading = 1; fs = new ActiveXObject(“Scripting.FileSystemObject”); a = fs.OpenTextFile(SUBMISSIONFI… [Previous page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=145) [Next page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=147)