# FinalBuilder **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?page=64 [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:** 65 --- ## [Project Tree View - Right click options](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-tree-view-right-click-options/4114)
**Author:** [@namsys](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/namsys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 1:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-tree-view-right-click-options/4114 "2010-09-17T01:38:25Z")
G'Day, It would be nice if I was able to right click on the project name and: - Select Close to close it - Select Close All Except This One... Small usability tweak. --D --- ## [FB7 - not at all obvious when FB updates are available](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb7-not-at-all-obvious-when-fb-updates-are-available/3292)
**Author:** [@zunzster](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/zunzster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 10:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb7-not-at-all-obvious-when-fb-updates-are-available/3292 "2010-09-16T10:35:27Z")
Hi I've just reported an issue in FB7.0.0.637 which I suspect might by fixed in the already released FB7.0.0.642. I'm not sure whether this counts as a bug report or a UI improvement suggestion. I had clicked repeatedly … --- ## [Define XML Document across include files](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/define-xml-document-across-include-files/1599)
**Author:** [@nelsonwolf](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nelsonwolf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 4:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/define-xml-document-across-include-files/1599 "2010-09-16T04:20:08Z")
Hi, My build scripts do a lot of includes that have a lot of XML actions. All of them just point to the file on disk. I was thinking perhaps I could gain some speed if I switched to use XML Document Define instead of … --- ## [Final Builder and MSI Factory hanging issue work-around](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/final-builder-and-msi-factory-hanging-issue-work-around/1600)
**Author:** [@rod\_prdsoftware](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rod_prdsoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 3:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/final-builder-and-msi-factory-hanging-issue-work-around/1600 "2010-09-16T03:06:22Z")
Hi all, For anyone using MSI Factory as the installer product, and having it always hang when called via the command line (via Final Builder), I've just posted a work-around at the MSI forum. http://www.indigorose.com/f… --- ## [Action.BodyObject is not working](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-bodyobject-is-not-working/1596)
**Author:** [@ttakada](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ttakada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-bodyobject-is-not-working/1596 "2010-09-16T01:40:14Z")
Hello I wrote below on FB6 Script Editor. str = Action.BodyObject (This Action is TEmailAction). This script is running on FB6, but this is not running on FB7. Please tell me this is bug or not? --- ## [PsExec OnValidate runtime error on FinalBuilder 7.0.0.642](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/psexec-onvalidate-runtime-error-on-finalbuilder-7-0-0-642/1594)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 12:57pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/psexec-onvalidate-runtime-error-on-finalbuilder-7-0-0-642/1594 "2010-09-15T12:57:49Z")
Hi, I am trying to use the PsExec action to remotely execute a program (I am using FinalBuilder version 7.0.0.642 with PsTools version 2.44 taken from: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896649.aspx) I ge… --- ## [How to make Orientation 'Left to Right' the default?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-make-orientation-left-to-right-the-default/1593)
**Author:** [@finalbuilder](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/finalbuilder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 7:09am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-make-orientation-left-to-right-the-default/1593 "2010-09-15T07:09:51Z")
Using a 16:9 screen resolution it makes more sense to use the orientation 'Left to Right' (in Actions Tab) Unfortunately FB does not remember that I prefer this view, thus I need to change the orientation each time I sta… --- ## [Named User license](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/named-user-license/1595)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/named-user-license/1595 "2010-09-15T02:20:20Z")
Hi, I want to ask if named user license only allow us install Final Builder 7 once? Can about we uninstall currently installed one and then install it on other computer? Thanks --- ## [Path manipulation: combine path with filename](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/path-manipulation-combine-path-with-filename/3874)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2010, 12:49pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/path-manipulation-combine-path-with-filename/3874 "2010-09-14T12:49:33Z")
Relatively often I have to perform the following operation: Given filename F, add path P, but only if F doesn't already contain a path. So: F: file.txt P: c:\\foo Result: c:\\foo\\file.txt F: c:\\bloo\\file.txt P: c:\\foo Resu… --- ## [Convert relative path to a full path](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/convert-relative-path-to-a-full-path/4111)
**Author:** [@pqsystems](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/pqsystems)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2010, 6:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/convert-relative-path-to-a-full-path/4111 "2010-09-14T06:51:11Z")
Convert a relative file path to the corresponding full file path. For example: C:\\a\\b\\c\\d\\..\\.. ==\> C:\\a\\b C:\\a\\b\\c\\d\\..\\..\\e ==\> C:\\a\\b\\e Given that the current directory is C:\\a then: .\\b\\c\\d ==\> C:\\a\\b\\c\\d b\\c\\d ==\> C… --- ## [Visual Studio Team System Trigger Error](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/visual-studio-team-system-trigger-error/3289)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 8:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/visual-studio-team-system-trigger-error/3289 "2010-09-13T08:25:51Z")
Hi I have created a Visual Studion Team System Trigger in one of the project and I am getting and error TF30063: You are not authorized to access . I am able to get the latest, check out and undo check out using this us… --- ## [Bug in Delphi XE action?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/bug-in-delphi-xe-action/1592)
**Author:** [@mtrubetskov](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mtrubetskov)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 7:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/bug-in-delphi-xe-action/1592 "2010-09-13T07:02:22Z")
Hello, I have a problem with "Build Dephi Win32 Project" action. It happens only Compiler Version = Delphi XE, with lower versions it works just fine. For every project that has Type Library (COM Server, etc.) I have t… --- ## [Add a proper If-File-Exists condition IF-BLOCK](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-a-proper-if-file-exists-condition-if-block/4109)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 5:54am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-a-proper-if-file-exists-condition-if-block/4109 "2010-09-13T05:54:03Z")
At the moment I always have to combine the "If File/Folder Exists" action with an "If Prev Action Failed" Block to conditionally exectue a code path depending on the existance of some file. (And to keep it short it's ill… --- ## [Action.Parent method not working](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-parent-method-not-working/1589)
**Author:** [@lsondergaard](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/lsondergaard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 4:49am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-parent-method-not-working/1589 "2010-09-13T04:49:47Z")
Hi, Using FB 7.0.0.515 In the BeforeAction event of an Action Group action I use the code (VBScript) Set MyParent = Action.Parent() This returns the error: "Object doesn't support this property or method: 'Action.Parent'… --- ## [AssemblyInfo](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/assemblyinfo/3287)
**Author:** [@dbrillon](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dbrillon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 11:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/assemblyinfo/3287 "2010-09-10T11:38:54Z")
My project as to file AssemblyInfo.cs AssemblyInfoReader.cs I update the file version with the Build VS.Net Solution by using the option Use Property Set For File Version Info. The problem is that the file modified is… --- ## [XML Read fails migrating from finalbuilder 6 to finalbuilder 7](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/xml-read-fails-migrating-from-finalbuilder-6-to-finalbuilder-7/3288)
**Author:** [@djmarks](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/djmarks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 11:37am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/xml-read-fails-migrating-from-finalbuilder-6-to-finalbuilder-7/3288 "2010-09-10T11:37:34Z")
In Finalbuilder 6 I perform a Read XML to variable. It is set for Highest Available. Moving the same project and migrating to Finalbulder 7, I get an error Error parsing xml file - reason: DTD is prohibited. , source t… --- ## [New action : MSSQL DTSXRun](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/new-action-mssql-dtsxrun/4110)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 8:44am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/new-action-mssql-dtsxrun/4110 "2010-09-10T08:44:16Z")
Hi everyone. We would need an action that bassically does the same as MSSQL DTSRun but with DTSX files (SSIS on MSSQL 2005+). The documentation shows that the current action was based over a MSSQL 2000 build (thus DTS). … --- ## [Test output directories not being deleted](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/test-output-directories-not-being-deleted/1588)
**Author:** [@karmasponge](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/karmasponge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/test-output-directories-not-being-deleted/1588 "2010-09-10T03:20:28Z")
Hi, I've noticed that there are lot's of directories (~1500) under my project directory named like: "FinalBuilder\_LOOKFINALBUILDE 2010-09-09 10\_31\_06" I believe that these are generated by mstest and it is not removing… --- ## [Msbuild doesn't appear to use the number of cpus flag correctly](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/msbuild-doesnt-appear-to-use-the-number-of-cpus-flag-correctly/3286)
**Author:** [@mertus](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mertus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/msbuild-doesnt-appear-to-use-the-number-of-cpus-flag-correctly/3286 "2010-09-10T01:42:48Z")
I have a sVS2010 project in the most recent version of FB 7.0.0.642, in this version I have set Max CPUs : 1 The resulting log shows Running C:\\Windows\\Microsoft.NET\\Framework\\v4.0.30319\\MSBuild.exe with parameters : /t:… --- ## [Unable to log variables with expansion disabled](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/unable-to-log-variables-with-expansion-disabled/1591)
**Author:** [@lsondergaard](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/lsondergaard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 12:58pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/unable-to-log-variables-with-expansion-disabled/1591 "2010-09-09T12:58:34Z")
Using FB 7.0.0.515 I have a variable DLibPath that contains the Delphi Library Seach path. This contains text like "$(BDS)\\Lib" etc. If I select this variable in an action such as "Log variable values" then I get an erro… --- ## [Failure Info](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/failure-info/1587)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 12:26pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/failure-info/1587 "2010-09-09T12:26:50Z")
I'm new to Final Builder. How do I get the specific info of the failed step so I can send that info out in email on my failure script? I would like to send out the compiler errors generated when my VStudio 6.0 C++ fail… --- ## ["Variable insight" not always working for local variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variable-insight-not-always-working-for-local-variables/1590)
**Author:** [@lsondergaard](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/lsondergaard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 10:39am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variable-insight-not-always-working-for-local-variables/1590 "2010-09-09T10:39:17Z")
Using FB 7.0.0.515 Steps to reproduce 1. Add an Action Group with a local variable "MyLocalVar" 2. Add another Action Group as a child to the first 3. Add an "If..then" action as a child to the second action group 4. In … --- ## [How to preserve date with svn check-out?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-preserve-date-with-svn-check-out/1580)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 10:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-preserve-date-with-svn-check-out/1580 "2010-09-08T10:20:20Z")
How can we preserve the svn date of a file when we check it out during a build? Is there a configuration file or command line switch? TIA --- ## [Add "PropertySet from Variable"](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-propertyset-from-variable/4108)
**Author:** [@finalbuilder](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/finalbuilder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 9:59am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-propertyset-from-variable/4108 "2010-09-08T09:59:46Z")
Hi, The PropertySet can be load from File, INI, Registry and vice versa. But the connection to a variable in one way: "PropertySet to Variable" I would like get a FileVersion from an existing file into a PropertySet. For… --- ## [How to select which files want to copy when using Robocopy](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-select-which-files-want-to-copy-when-using-robocopy/1586)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 1:11am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-select-which-files-want-to-copy-when-using-robocopy/1586 "2010-09-08T01:11:27Z")
Hi, I want to use Robocopy to copy files, but I don't find where to select files that I want to copy. As build log display, the default file filter is \*.\*, but I don't want to copy all files. How can I do that ? --- ## [Server Subversion Trigger Exclude User(s)](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/server-subversion-trigger-exclude-user-s/3976)
**Author:** [@nelsonwolf](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nelsonwolf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 11:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/server-subversion-trigger-exclude-user-s/3976 "2010-09-07T11:51:45Z")
Hi, I would be nice if the subversion trigger could also exclude users as well as paths. During the build, our build user submits a number of files and it would be easier to just exclude by the account. Thanks! --- ## [FB7 won't exit in unattended mode](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb7-wont-exit-in-unattended-mode/3284)
**Author:** [@johan.vanantenaeken](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/johan.vanantenaeken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 11:29am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb7-wont-exit-in-unattended-mode/3284 "2010-09-07T11:29:32Z")
When I start my project in unattended mode (arguments: /n /r /e /f) and my last executed action is skipped, the project stays open. I have to kill the process in the task manager to close the application. Using the Close… --- ## [Asynch db restores from variable list?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/asynch-db-restores-from-variable-list/1585)
**Author:** [@cliverichardson](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cliverichardson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/asynch-db-restores-from-variable-list/1585 "2010-09-06T12:24:47Z")
I have a requirement to restore databases using FB. The list of databases can be from 1 to many and the names of the databases will vary. If the db names and the number of db's remained the same, it would be easy to se… --- ## [Perforce Trigger Files Iterator does not resolve file name](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perforce-trigger-files-iterator-does-not-resolve-file-name/3278)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 10:22am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perforce-trigger-files-iterator-does-not-resolve-file-name/3278 "2010-09-06T10:22:49Z")
Hi, I would like to generate mails if the build has failed. The mail should contain the changes by user. Well, I used the trigger files iterator action from within FinalBuilder. I set the File Name Variable to "P4\_FILE" … --- ## [TFS Build failing](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-build-failing/1584)
**Author:** [@utveckling](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/utveckling)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 9:36am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-build-failing/1584 "2010-09-05T09:36:07Z")
I've started to play with using FinalBuilder 7 for my TFS builds and I have followed the article \[dead link removed\]. But I am having lots of trouble getting it to work. When I queue my build I alwasy get the following e… [Previous page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?page=63) [Next page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?page=65)