# FinalBuilder **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?page=7 [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:** 8 --- ## [Exception when trying to FTP upload with a empty file set](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/exception-when-trying-to-ftp-upload-with-a-empty-file-set/6820)
**Author:** [@dressel1](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dressel1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/exception-when-trying-to-ftp-upload-with-a-empty-file-set/6820 "2020-07-31T01:33:32Z")
I get an exception when trying to do a FTP upload with an empty file set. I would like to skip the action but I don’t’ know how to check the file set name (“NewBuilds”) in a script to see if it is empty. Thank you, Ed… --- ## [FinalBuilder - System.Automation - Common Instance](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-system-automation-common-instance/6810)
**Author:** [@michael.thomason](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/michael.thomason)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-system-automation-common-instance/6810 "2020-07-17T01:49:46Z")
The FinalBuilder script editor and the ability to run inline scripts is excellent! However each action seems to create a new instance of System.Automation (.Net PowerShell Instance). Generally this is a good idea but so… --- ## [LoadFromIni is a common source of refactoring errors](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/loadfromini-is-a-common-source-of-refactoring-errors/6808)
**Author:** [@sa\_thomaslohrum](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/sa_thomaslohrum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/loadfromini-is-a-common-source-of-refactoring-errors/6808 "2020-07-16T22:23:01Z")
Hi, occasionally a build fails after refactoring. The common cause is, that a variable got deleted, but the user forgot to open and close the LoadFromIni action. This step is required to have FinalBuilder recognize the … --- ## [Error when using FBCMD.EXE](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-when-using-fbcmd-exe/6791)
**Author:** [@KLund](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/KLund)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 7:50am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-when-using-fbcmd-exe/6791 "2020-06-05T07:50:07Z")
Hi, So far I have been using FinalBuilder8.exe to run unattended builds at the morning. But sometimes there are errors but not reproducible. I read at the doc that fbcmd.exe is recommended when desktop session is missin… --- ## [Installshield Action - InstallShield 2020 support](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshield-action-installshield-2020-support/6778)
**Author:** [@heath1](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/heath1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshield-action-installshield-2020-support/6778 "2020-05-19T14:48:07Z")
Hi, Can you please add InstallShield 2020 support (ISCmdBld.exe location). Regards, Heath --- ## [Request Resizable Windows with Edit Boxes that Stretch](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/request-resizable-windows-with-edit-boxes-that-stretch/6763)
**Author:** [@MCone](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/MCone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/request-resizable-windows-with-edit-boxes-that-stretch/6763 "2020-05-15T20:13:35Z")
Fixed window widths in many of your Actions windows means that the edit boxes are also fixed widths. Often, my text value entry is much wider than the edit boxes. This UI design, in my opinion, makes these FinalBuilder w… --- ## [Send notification to Slack](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/send-notification-to-slack/6775)
**Author:** [@KLund](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/KLund)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/send-notification-to-slack/6775 "2020-05-14T23:03:47Z")
Hi, would it be possible to post notification and attachments to Slack with failure or success of the build ? Regards --- ## [Business emails showing in the fbp8 files](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/business-emails-showing-in-the-fbp8-files/6768)
**Author:** [@anatoliy.schmoukler](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/anatoliy.schmoukler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/business-emails-showing-in-the-fbp8-files/6768 "2020-05-01T18:39:33Z")
What I’ve noticed today, I found a long list of emails within our final builder file, like this action.smtp.send begin . . . . . . email.list begin listtype = recipients email.ad… --- ## [How to send concrete error with email?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-send-concrete-error-with-email/6764)
**Author:** [@KLund](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/KLund)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-send-concrete-error-with-email/6764 "2020-04-24T11:09:54Z")
What is the best strategy to send errors by email after FinalBuilder fails ? Currently I export the log as HTML and send that file. The result is this: Build Delphi \[Build TestAttracs Delphi 10.3 Rio\](#) (Error i… --- ## [XML Delete Element/Attribute action fails to find XPath](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/xml-delete-element-attribute-action-fails-to-find-xpath/6760)
**Author:** [@anatoliy.schmoukler](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/anatoliy.schmoukler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/xml-delete-element-attribute-action-fails-to-find-xpath/6760 "2020-04-14T01:55:42Z")
This is not a show stopper, I used “Text find/replace” instead but Final Builder “asked” me to report this issue. FB8.0.0.2442 Tried to use XML Delete Element/Attribute to modify a c# project (\*.csproj) file, using XP… --- ## [Try-Catch does not catch, breaks the script run](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/try-catch-does-not-catch-breaks-the-script-run/6757)
**Author:** [@anatoliy.schmoukler](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/anatoliy.schmoukler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/try-catch-does-not-catch-breaks-the-script-run/6757 "2020-04-10T19:35:20Z")
I have a try-catch in which I enumerate files and use async action to run 4 threads, which in turn run same target in which I check file for digital signature and sign it if signature is missing. Periodically, this logi… --- ## [FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2797 - NuGet Restore Sources tab not respected](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2797-nuget-restore-sources-tab-not-respected/6759)
**Author:** [@gwagilence](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/gwagilence)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2797-nuget-restore-sources-tab-not-respected/6759 "2020-04-08T22:49:43Z")
We’ve run into a problem where NuGet Restores are not working in our builds anymore after upgrading to 8.0.0.2797. It looks like the Sources tab in FinalBuilder is not being respected in 2797. Prior to 2797: Command li… --- ## [Can't run vstest.console.exe action specifying the test adapter](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/cant-run-vstest-console-exe-action-specifying-the-test-adapter/6744)
**Author:** [@L4ZZA](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/L4ZZA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 9:28am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/cant-run-vstest-console-exe-action-specifying-the-test-adapter/6744 "2020-03-31T09:28:19Z")
I’m trying to run a google test created from visual studio so that it filters by a given trait \[i.e. \*UnitTest\*\] We use Visual studio 2019 and FinalBuilder 8 to run our build routine but since the update we can’t discov… --- ## [Result from git command](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/result-from-git-command/6751)
**Author:** [@KLund](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/KLund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/result-from-git-command/6751 "2020-03-25T07:08:00Z")
Hi, I want to check on github if a specific tag exists So in this case I can use Git generic: git ls-remote --tags origin | grep 2019.12.302.1350 if the tag is found then console display like: 45a568cad6c44fe9eaaa8c1… --- ## [ArgumentException running xUnit tool](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/argumentexception-running-xunit-tool/6749)
**Author:** [@msanz](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/msanz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/argumentexception-running-xunit-tool/6749 "2020-03-24T00:50:02Z")
I’m running xUnit tool in my fbp8 project and I got the following error: I made some research and found out that Final Builder was calling xUnit console as follows: D:\\MyProject\\Source\\packages\\xunit.runner.console… --- ## [FB 8.0.0.2797: Nuget Restore fails with latest VS 2019 16.5.0](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb-8-0-0-2797-nuget-restore-fails-with-latest-vs-2019-16-5-0/6745)
**Author:** [@tinus](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/tinus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 9:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb-8-0-0-2797-nuget-restore-fails-with-latest-vs-2019-16-5-0/6745 "2020-03-18T09:35:47Z")
I get this error: The project file could not be loaded. The file or assembly “Microsoft.Build.Framework, Version=15.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a” or a dependency was not found. Regards Marti… --- ## [Sync folder source to target](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/sync-folder-source-to-target/6737)
**Author:** [@KLund](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/KLund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 10:58am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/sync-folder-source-to-target/6737 "2020-03-05T10:58:32Z")
Hi, how can I sync a source and target folder ? So only write to target folder. If target missing a file it will be copied. If target have a file with content different from source it will be updated. If target have a… --- ## [FianlBuilder 8 and HighDPI](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fianlbuilder-8-and-highdpi/6720)
**Author:** [@pfennig59](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/pfennig59)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:43am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fianlbuilder-8-and-highdpi/6720 "2020-02-27T09:43:54Z")
I’m using the latest release of FinalBuilder on a fresh Windows 10 1909 and a 4K-monitor scaled to 175%. When I start FinalBuilder all looks correct. Then I minimize it until the build signalizes that it has finished. A… --- ## [FinalBuilder 8 and Visual Sourcesafe](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-and-visual-sourcesafe/6722)
**Author:** [@steinor](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/steinor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-and-visual-sourcesafe/6722 "2020-02-26T23:21:00Z")
We have upgraded from FinalBuilder 7.0.0.3450 to FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2797 We run on a Windows Server 2012 R2. When FinalBuilder 8 tries to run VisualSourceSafe commands, as: “VSS Label Files(s)”, “VSS Check out File(s)… --- ## [Help & Manual 8 Support](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-manual-8-support/6718)
**Author:** [@Vincent](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/Vincent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-manual-8-support/6718 "2020-02-14T12:38:10Z")
Hi All This test build adds suppport for HM8 https://downloads.finalbuilder.com/downloads/finalbuilder/800/FB800\_2798.exe The only change in this build is the HM8 support so it is safe to install. We have done some ba… --- ## ["Set Variable" stopped working after upgrade 7 -\> 8](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/set-variable-stopped-working-after-upgrade-7-8/6708)
**Author:** [@gabr42](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/gabr42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/set-variable-stopped-working-after-upgrade-7-8/6708 "2020-01-30T13:31:37Z")
We have a script which starts with the following: PropertySet define \[ VersionNumber \] (as Win32 Version Numbers) action.propertyset.define begin id = {E97B4326-640C-4FB8-951D-082A6523E66B} propertysetname = … --- ## [Execute Condition using PowerShell](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/execute-condition-using-powershell/6692)
**Author:** [@tomas.lundstrom](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/tomas.lundstrom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/execute-condition-using-powershell/6692 "2020-01-29T22:20:37Z")
Hi, I want to check for the existence of a folder before running a build step. I added a simple: Test-Path ‘C:\\some\\path’ which of course works as expected in a PowerShell. However, in FinalBuilder 8, the condition al… --- ## [Custom Version information key/value disappears when building Delphi project](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/custom-version-information-key-value-disappears-when-building-delphi-project/6700)
**Author:** [@tonbuurstede](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/tonbuurstede)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 8:58am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/custom-version-information-key-value-disappears-when-building-delphi-project/6700 "2020-01-23T08:58:51Z")
When building a Delphi project which uses a custom version information key, the resulting executable no longer contains this key/value. Generate resource has been checked on the project tab. We experience this problem a… --- ## [NuGet Install action issues -- FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2701](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/nuget-install-action-issues-finalbuilder-8-0-0-2701/6698)
**Author:** [@wynn](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/wynn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 12:27am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/nuget-install-action-issues-finalbuilder-8-0-0-2701/6698 "2020-01-21T00:27:54Z")
This is more of an FYI…it feels like something changed, either with the NuGet command line or the latest FinalBuilder release. We have been using a particular FinalBuilder job for some time, but just recently noticed an… --- ## [Making HTML tree log searchable](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/making-html-tree-log-searchable/6660)
**Author:** [@chillefeld](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/chillefeld)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/making-html-tree-log-searchable/6660 "2020-01-12T08:36:15Z")
I’ve been trying out the new tree style for FB logs and I like the vastly improved readbility. It is unfortunately not possible to search in the document unless you manually expand every single node though. We regularl… --- ## [Error uploading to FTP server](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-uploading-to-ftp-server/6687)
**Author:** [@stuartclennett](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stuartclennett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-uploading-to-ftp-server/6687 "2019-12-21T14:40:57Z")
Hi all, A week or so ago, my FTP upload action starting causing an error. The error is: Data connection cannot be opened with this PROT setting.. The FTP Connection works fine, the change of directory on the server ac… --- ## [Set Build Delphi Library Path](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/set-build-delphi-library-path/6651)
**Author:** [@Ablia](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/Ablia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/set-build-delphi-library-path/6651 "2019-12-16T14:43:52Z")
Hello, I’m using Final Builder 8 to compile some Delphi Projects, but it seems that the Library Path is not taken into account: compilation fail with “unit not found …” The fact is, the Delphi Project doesn’t contain t… --- ## [NuGet Push action throws an error about "Property SymmbolSource"](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/nuget-push-action-throws-an-error-about-property-symmbolsource/6671)
**Author:** [@AdamG](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/AdamG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/nuget-push-action-throws-an-error-about-property-symmbolsource/6671 "2019-12-10T13:52:44Z")
Hi, After upgrading to the latest version of FinalBuilder a short time ago, we have now found that we can no longer publish NuGet packages to our internal feed. When the NuGet push step executes, the following messages… --- ## [Build VS.NET Solution - MSBuild with extra parameters are still used when MSBuild is disabled](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-vs-net-solution-msbuild-with-extra-parameters-are-still-used-when-msbuild-is-disabled/6666)
**Author:** [@heath1](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/heath1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-vs-net-solution-msbuild-with-extra-parameters-are-still-used-when-msbuild-is-disabled/6666 "2019-12-03T05:06:02Z")
I found this issue in FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2629. Modify an existing Build VS.NET Solution task Build tab \> Check Use MSBuild MSBuild tab \> Enter Extra parameters Save Edit the same task Build tab \> Uncheck Use MSBuild … --- ## [FinalBuilder 8's "Continua - CI - Set variable" action - no longer accepts underscores in variable names (during validation)](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8s-continua-ci-set-variable-action-no-longer-accepts-underscores-in-variable-names-during-validation/6663)
**Author:** [@ktopaz](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ktopaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 6:53am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8s-continua-ci-set-variable-action-no-longer-accepts-underscores-in-variable-names-during-validation/6663 "2019-12-02T06:53:05Z")
Hi, We’ve upgraded FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2629 to 8.0.0.2694 so we could check the new search capabilities in the html report. Alas we find that in 2694 we get some validation errors that we did not / do not see in 2629: … [Previous page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?page=6) [Next page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/5.md?page=8)