# FinalBuilder

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## [Include FinalBuilder Project and Persistent Variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/include-finalbuilder-project-and-persistent-variables/1056)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 3:14am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/include-finalbuilder-project-and-persistent-variables/1056 "2017-09-05T03:14:07Z")

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Currently I have a single FinalBuilder project to handle all of our development builds for the product. I needed to add support for branch builds and rebuilds on top of the support I initially built for trunk builds. T…

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## [FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2268 Released!](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2268-released/2565)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 10:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2268-released/2565 "2017-08-24T10:06:50Z")

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Hi All FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2268 official update is available from the downloads page. To see what has changed in this build, see the version history page.

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## [HelpNDoc Action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/helpndoc-action/4228)

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**Author:** [@wasowerby](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/wasowerby)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 11:14am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/helpndoc-action/4228 "2017-08-22T11:14:00Z")

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Are there any plans to provide a HelpNDoc action for Help Compilers? Andrew

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## [TFS Get not operating properly](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-get-not-operating-properly/2563)

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**Author:** [@lysaer](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/lysaer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 6:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-get-not-operating-properly/2563 "2017-08-18T06:35:37Z")

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We have a project that includes a TFS Get action, with the options to Force retrieval of all files and Overwrite existing writable files chosen. The action is set to run as a service account that has access to our TFS co…

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## [Visual Studio 15.3 - Lightweight Solution Load problem](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/visual-studio-15-3-lightweight-solution-load-problem/2564)

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**Author:** [@mhart](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mhart)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 11:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/visual-studio-15-3-lightweight-solution-load-problem/2564 "2017-08-17T11:56:58Z")

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I am using Final Builder 8.0.0.2228 with the Visual Studio Solution action. Until now, the Rebuild All option was working fine, but after upgrading to VS 2017 (15.3) with the new ‘Lightweight Solution Load’ option, my so…

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## [Which .exe is the Action "Authenticode" using?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/which-exe-is-the-action-authenticode-using/2562)

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**Author:** [@nachtmahr](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nachtmahr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 7:07am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/which-exe-is-the-action-authenticode-using/2562 "2017-08-16T07:07:15Z")

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Hey guys, maybe you can tell me which .exe file is the Authenticode Action using and by chance could you tell me which command line parameters are used? We are currently experiencing issues with signing from our team b…

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## [Project compiled with Delphi Tokyo always use VCL in Englsih](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-compiled-with-delphi-tokyo-always-use-vcl-in-englsih/2561)

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**Author:** [@quelen](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/quelen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 8:17am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-compiled-with-delphi-tokyo-always-use-vcl-in-englsih/2561 "2017-08-10T08:17:06Z")

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Hi, Final builder (version 8.0.0.2228) compiles my project using english VCL (messageDlg with “yes” and “no” button) LANGDIR=FR is defined in delphi environment I have add system environment variable LANGDIR=FR i have …

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## [Logging Properties - Hide action from log](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/logging-properties-hide-action-from-log/2560)

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**Author:** [@quincunx](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/quincunx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 11:10am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/logging-properties-hide-action-from-log/2560 "2017-08-09T11:10:26Z")

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Hi! I have some "Log Variable Values" actions which I only want to run when a certain log level (just a variable) is set. This is achieved with the "Execute Condition" (and works as expected). Additionally, I don't want…

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## ["Build Delphi Project" - Problems with setting "Starting dir" on tab "Project"](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-delphi-project-problems-with-setting-starting-dir-on-tab-project/3671)

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**Author:** [@quincunx](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/quincunx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 9:00am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-delphi-project-problems-with-setting-starting-dir-on-tab-project/3671 "2017-08-09T09:00:50Z")

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Hi! I’m using the latest version (8.0.0.2228). When touched the build delphi project action in some project, the option “startingdir” was added to the project file. It was set to the base directory of “project file”…

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## [Final Builder Not working](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/final-builder-not-working/2534)

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**Author:** [@sree\_sankara](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/sree_sankara)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:01am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/final-builder-not-working/2534 "2017-08-08T11:01:39Z")

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The Version and Build number of FinalBuilder - 8.0.0.2116 The Version and Service Pack level on Windows - Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard The Version and Build number of any third party tools involved - None I …

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## [How can I backup a file with different name on the same directory?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-can-i-backup-a-file-with-different-name-on-the-same-directory/2559)

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**Author:** [@efridman](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/efridman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 11:46am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-can-i-backup-a-file-with-different-name-on-the-same-directory/2559 "2017-08-03T11:46:22Z")

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Hi I need to backup some files with a different name on the same directory and keep the original Meaning if I have this : C:\\test.txt Now I want to have : C:\\test.txt and C:\\test.txt\_BACKUP Copy file action will do t…

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## [Test automation step using MSTest during build process](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/test-automation-step-using-mstest-during-build-process/2558)

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**Author:** [@dotnetdeveloper](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dotnetdeveloper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/test-automation-step-using-mstest-during-build-process/2558 "2017-08-02T01:35:09Z")

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Hi, We are already using FinalBuilder to trigger builds on daily basis or on demand on our build machine for existing projects. Now there is a requirement to introduce a new step using FinalBuilder to execute automated …

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## [Displaying FB Log during TFS build run](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/displaying-fb-log-during-tfs-build-run/2555)

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**Author:** [@nazarkoo](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nazarkoo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 2:01am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/displaying-fb-log-during-tfs-build-run/2555 "2017-07-24T02:01:16Z")

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We are using FinalBuilder script as a TFS process template. FinalBuilder log is shown in the TFS build view only when build is finished. Is there any way to show new log entries while \<g class="gr\_ gr\_184 gr-alert gr\_gr…

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## [Out of memory when using delphi seattle in finalbuilder](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/out-of-memory-when-using-delphi-seattle-in-finalbuilder/3670)

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**Author:** [@ede.colli01](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ede.colli01)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/out-of-memory-when-using-delphi-seattle-in-finalbuilder/3670 "2017-07-20T03:46:23Z")

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Good afternoon I have an application made in delphi seattle 32bits and when compiling with the delphi IDE works correctly, however when compiling using the finalbuilder 8 compiler using the same dcc32.exe it display…

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## [Error Crating cfg File](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-crating-cfg-file/3669)

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**Author:** [@wasowerby](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/wasowerby)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 10:34am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-crating-cfg-file/3669 "2017-07-17T10:34:16Z")

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I’m trying to compile my app with FB8 using the Tokyo 10.2 compiler, but I keep on getting the following error: Error creating cfg file : E:\\Skylog Project\\Skylog V7\\Skylog Pro\\Skylgpro.cfg --\> Error expanding var…

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## [Attemps to use SFTP actions cause validation errors about VSoftSFTPLibrary or it dependencies not being found](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/attemps-to-use-sftp-actions-cause-validation-errors-about-vsoftsftplibrary-or-it-dependencies-not-being-found/3668)

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**Author:** [@zunzster](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/zunzster)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 5:46am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/attemps-to-use-sftp-actions-cause-validation-errors-about-vsoftsftplibrary-or-it-dependencies-not-being-found/3668 "2017-07-17T05:46:47Z")

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Hi all I’m using FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2228 on a Windows Server 2012 R2 machine. Our new web hosting is switching to using SFTP rather than FTP. I was adding SFTP actions to our FinalBuilder scripts to replace t…

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## [How do I run an .exe file remotely?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-do-i-run-an-exe-file-remotely/2557)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-do-i-run-an-exe-file-remotely/2557 "2017-07-17T01:25:07Z")

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I need to run a .exe file remotely, and I need to be able to choose options after the .exe file runs. Is there a way for me to make it run in the foreground, so I can send keys to it? If not, is there a way to send key…

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## [Do custom actions need to be redone going from FB7 to FB8](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/do-custom-actions-need-to-be-redone-going-from-fb7-to-fb8/2556)

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**Author:** [@garthbf](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/garthbf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/do-custom-actions-need-to-be-redone-going-from-fb7-to-fb8/2556 "2017-07-14T01:12:59Z")

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We have a bunch of custom actions we created with action studio that uses C# to execute. what do we need to do if anything to make these work with FB 8? thanks.

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## [Any way to get Git branch name into a variable?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/any-way-to-get-git-branch-name-into-a-variable/2554)

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**Author:** [@mikef74](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikef74)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/any-way-to-get-git-branch-name-into-a-variable/2554 "2017-07-09T03:38:34Z")

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I need to know what branch I’m to do certain things based on the branch being run. I can’t see any way to do this with the current set of Git-based actions. If there is a way, please let me know. If there isn’t curren…

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## [Build VS.Net Solution - not all projects listed](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-vs-net-solution-not-all-projects-listed/3666)

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**Author:** [@rayg](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rayg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-vs-net-solution-not-all-projects-listed/3666 "2017-07-05T01:15:11Z")

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When a variable is used to form a path pointing to solution file (like “%ProjectPath%/code/mySolution.sln”, where “%ProjectPath%” is set to “d:/projects/foo”), not all solution projects are listed under ‘Apply to project…

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## [Software assurance warning not removed at first start](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/software-assurance-warning-not-removed-at-first-start/3667)

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**Author:** [@lsondergaard](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/lsondergaard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/software-assurance-warning-not-removed-at-first-start/3667 "2017-07-05T01:14:14Z")

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Hi, This is a really small bug, but just though I would mention it. I just did the following: - Installed latest build (2228). Got the warning that SA expired, installed anyway. - Started FB. Got the SA exp…

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## [Prefer 32 bit property Build VS.Net Solution](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prefer-32-bit-property-build-vs-net-solution/2552)

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**Author:** [@dschipper](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dschipper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 3:54am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prefer-32-bit-property-build-vs-net-solution/2552 "2017-06-26T03:54:06Z")

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How can I set the Prefer-32 bit property to true in the before action scripting (javascript) for a Build VS.Net Solution?

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## [Pass parameter in Run DOS action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/pass-parameter-in-run-dos-action/2553)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 5:18am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/pass-parameter-in-run-dos-action/2553 "2017-06-23T05:18:00Z")

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Hello! I’m trying to start exe file on remote server and I want to pass the path of my exe file to bat file which I run in Run DOS action. The code of bat is: pushd \\server\\folder\\Reports --the path to my exe file mypro…

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## [Finalbuilder - Where is the SFTP action?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-where-is-the-sftp-action/2550)

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**Author:** [@marius](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/marius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-where-is-the-sftp-action/2550 "2017-06-21T01:15:21Z")

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Hello, According to the help file there is a sftp option. But we cannot find and use it (it is not under ‘internet’ and it does not popup when filtering the available actions). Where can we find it? (Do we need to ins…

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## [Finalbuider - FTPS / FTPES](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuider-ftps-ftpes/2551)

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**Author:** [@marius](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/marius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuider-ftps-ftpes/2551 "2017-06-21T01:14:31Z")

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Hello, Does Finalbuilder support the FTPES protocol? https://www.cerberusftp.com/support/help/ftp-support/ Does Finalbuilder support ftps (or is that the same as sftp)? Thanks and regards, Marius

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## [NuGet Restore action don't see change in conf "NuGet Installation directory" until restart of FB](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/nuget-restore-action-dont-see-change-in-conf-nuget-installation-directory-until-restart-of-fb/3665)

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**Author:** [@bent\_tranberg](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/bent_tranberg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/nuget-restore-action-dont-see-change-in-conf-nuget-installation-directory-until-restart-of-fb/3665 "2017-06-16T01:34:05Z")

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Installed FinalBuilder. Ran script, which failed because NuGet Installation directory was not set. After setting it, action still didn’t work. Restarted FB, and then it worked. FB 8.0.0.2228

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## [Error when delete directory after XCopy](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-when-delete-directory-after-xcopy/2549)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-when-delete-directory-after-xcopy/2549 "2017-06-14T02:19:43Z")

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Hello! I’m using Final Builder 8 build 8.0.0.2083. I’m trying to delete directory on remote computer. Before this I copy all content of this folder to another folder with XCopy action. After, I’m calling Delete Directory…

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## [Action does not implement the IFBCustomAction interface](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-does-not-implement-the-ifbcustomaction-interface/2547)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-does-not-implement-the-ifbcustomaction-interface/2547 "2017-06-13T12:41:16Z")

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I use Final Builder 8 build 8.0.0.2083 I add new Custom Action and Implement it in my .NET project. However, when I try to add it to Final builder project and run it, I got this error: Error Executing Action: Action does…

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## [Email send fails but log does not tell me why](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/email-send-fails-but-log-does-not-tell-me-why/2548)

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**Author:** [@dressel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dressel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/email-send-fails-but-log-does-not-tell-me-why/2548 "2017-06-13T03:38:04Z")

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FB 8.0.0.1864 I have setup a new Exchange email server and am trying to get the build process to send an email, but it is not working. It shows a failure, but the log acts like it is fine.Below is the log of the Send…

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## [Serialization ID missing](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/serialization-id-missing/2546)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/serialization-id-missing/2546 "2017-06-13T02:15:34Z")

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I use Final Builder 8 build 8.0.0.2083 I open with it my old project, created in Final Builder 7. Right after opening, I saw this messages ERROR while loading FinalBuilder package C:\\Program Files (x86)\\FinalBuilder 8\\Ac…

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