# Bugs **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/bugs/8.md?page=30 [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:** 31 --- ## [Action Studio menus causing crashed](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-studio-menus-causing-crashed/2903)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 7:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-studio-menus-causing-crashed/2903 "2007-09-28T07:25:32Z")
In the Action Studio, I'm unable to use the menu bar for pretty much anything. I can use the icon bar, but trying to use a regular menu, or even a right-click menu, results in a crash. I've tried this on a different mach… --- ## [Phantom variable watch](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/phantom-variable-watch/2902)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 7:45am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/phantom-variable-watch/2902 "2007-09-25T07:45:55Z")
Ok, this one is really obscure: 1. Create user variable foo on computer 1 2. Open and save on computer 2 3. Rename project on computer 1. Add watch on variable foo. 4. Open on computer 2. Variable foo no longer exists. 5… --- ## [Wrong version number with BCB6 projects](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wrong-version-number-with-bcb6-projects/2898)
**Author:** [@davidl](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/davidl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2007, 8:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wrong-version-number-with-bcb6-projects/2898 "2007-09-21T08:51:21Z")
Dear Support Team, Build environment description. I have a script that builds a number of BCB++ 6 projects (Apps and DLL). The script iterates over the projects several time (3 times), to generate a "DEBUG" build, a "cod… --- ## [/r /f with a bad file name gives no error](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/r-f-with-a-bad-file-name-gives-no-error/2900)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2007, 8:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/r-f-with-a-bad-file-name-gives-no-error/2900 "2007-09-21T08:05:18Z")
finalbuilder5.exe /r "somefilethatdoesntexist.fbp5" /f Simply launches FB with no error message or anything. Steve --- ## [Variable lost when converting to user variable](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variable-lost-when-converting-to-user-variable/2897)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2007, 11:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variable-lost-when-converting-to-user-variable/2897 "2007-09-20T11:05:37Z")
When dragging/dropping a project variable to become a user variable, the current value seems to get lost. I think. Maybe. My variable in question was persistent, so it should be retained, right? Steve --- ## [Starteam 2006 - automation issue](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/starteam-2006-automation-issue/2890)
**Author:** [@fabienriaille](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/fabienriaille)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2007, 3:04am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/starteam-2006-automation-issue/2890 "2007-09-13T03:04:13Z")
Hello, I've just installed Starteam 2006 cross platform client and our finalbuilder project (5.5.0.244) does not work anymore. To isolate the problem, i created a single "Run Script" action like : Dim lSTFinder, lSTVie… --- ## [Text replace escaping with backslashes](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/text-replace-escaping-with-backslashes/2896)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2007, 7:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/text-replace-escaping-with-backslashes/2896 "2007-09-12T07:56:32Z")
The "Text Find/Replace" action seems to be using backslashes to escape with when it performs a replacement. Eg: Replace "foo" with "f\\ab" in this text: "food" -\> "fbd". In most cases you can work around this by doubling … --- ## [Wrong description displayed for action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wrong-description-displayed-for-action/2895)
**Author:** [@anotherlab](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/anotherlab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2007, 2:19am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wrong-description-displayed-for-action/2895 "2007-09-12T02:19:42Z")
I have a script that uses the "Wise Windows Installer Project" action to compile a setup project and it's displaying the wrong description when it's running. In the script, it has the right description, but a different … --- ## [Moving item in the action tree](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/moving-item-in-the-action-tree/2894)
**Author:** [@richardfloor](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/richardfloor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2007, 1:27am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/moving-item-in-the-action-tree/2894 "2007-09-12T01:27:56Z")
Hello, Lets say that i have a few items in the actions tree like this Item 1 --- Item 2 --- Item 3 --- Item 4 Item 5 Then i want to move item 2 to the same level as item 1, but item 3 and 4 must stay in the level they ar… --- ## [Script not saved](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/script-not-saved/2893)
**Author:** [@ydiet](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ydiet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2007, 4:32am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/script-not-saved/2893 "2007-09-10T04:32:31Z")
Hi, I am using FB 5.5.0.348 I have configured FB to auto save the script steps to reproduce : 1- change a script in an action 2- run the selected action with ALT-F5 the script is not saved : the old one is use for the ru… --- ## [AV with Refactoring async group action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/av-with-refactoring-async-group-action/2892)
**Author:** [@ydiet](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ydiet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2007, 2:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/av-with-refactoring-async-group-action/2892 "2007-09-10T02:56:01Z")
Hi, I am using FB 5.5.0.348 I think that this problem is linked to my previous post steps to reproduce : 1 - select some actions 2- select "Refactoring | wrap actions with async group" 3- in script editor |before action … --- ## [Refactoring, wrong language script](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/refactoring-wrong-language-script/2891)
**Author:** [@ydiet](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ydiet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2007, 2:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/refactoring-wrong-language-script/2891 "2007-09-10T02:51:42Z")
Hi, I am using FB 5.5.0.348 My default script language is JavaSript I select an action, then "Refactoring | Wrap actions with action group" the Script language is set to VBScript If I drop an action group action from th… --- ## [Build Fails on First Run but not next](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-fails-on-first-run-but-not-next/2889)
**Author:** [@phyllis](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/phyllis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2007, 1:59am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/build-fails-on-first-run-but-not-next/2889 "2007-09-07T01:59:22Z")
I have a build that does a checkout from StarTeam, compiles several Delphi packages, creates a command line executable of a DUnit test and then runs the test. After a successful run of the test, it then procedes to buil… --- ## [AssemblyInfo Updater and copyright © symbol](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/assemblyinfo-updater-and-copyright-symbol/2881)
**Author:** [@simon\_page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/simon_page)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2007, 2:09am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/assemblyinfo-updater-and-copyright-symbol/2881 "2007-09-03T02:09:45Z")
If I try to update an AssemblyCopyright attribute to a value with a copyright © symbol then it ends up as a space in the AssemblyInfo.cs file. I've tried using the text directly as the value, a variable as the value and… --- ## [Set File Atrribute fails if filename is quoted](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/set-file-atrribute-fails-if-filename-is-quoted/2887)
**Author:** [@martin.lanza](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/martin.lanza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2007, 2:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/set-file-atrribute-fails-if-filename-is-quoted/2887 "2007-09-03T02:06:04Z")
The "Set File Attribute" action fails if the filename is quoted. Unfortunately "File Iterator" gives quoted strings, so I need to add a "String Quoting" action to strip those. To test, just place a Set Attrib action,… --- ## [FileSet on file attributes bug (crash)](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fileset-on-file-attributes-bug-crash/2888)
**Author:** [@martin.lanza](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/martin.lanza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2007, 11:53am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fileset-on-file-attributes-bug-crash/2888 "2007-08-31T11:53:54Z")
I've got a Fileset defined that hits 168 files. I terate that and set the file attributes to read-only (or clear that), and now that I've added a String Quoting-strip quotes step to the iteration it works. Unfortunately … --- ## [Perforce Create Changelist bug](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perforce-create-changelist-bug/2886)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2007, 8:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/perforce-create-changelist-bug/2886 "2007-08-22T08:38:01Z")
In the Perforce Create changelist action, if you specify the files to add and the file and its path is longer then the textbox and they get wrapped, the action fails to add them without error. To Reproduce: 1. Create a P… --- ## [Prompt for variables bug](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prompt-for-variables-bug/2884)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2007, 7:00am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prompt-for-variables-bug/2884 "2007-08-20T07:00:25Z")
1. In a Prompt for Variables (enhanced), have two variables A and B, such that A is not used in the dialog, and B is a type Check List with some items. 2. Select A and B simultaneously, by dragging with the mouse from A … --- ## [Project tab not refreshing](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-tab-not-refreshing/2883)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2007, 6:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-tab-not-refreshing/2883 "2007-08-20T06:56:53Z")
The "Project" tab needs to refresh more often, to show the current values of variables. In particular, it doesn't refresh when you double click a variable watch and modify the value. Steve --- ## [Porting FB 4 Projects to FinalBuilder 5](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/porting-fb-4-projects-to-finalbuilder-5/2885)
**Author:** [@devrieskok](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/devrieskok)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2007, 1:45am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/porting-fb-4-projects-to-finalbuilder-5/2885 "2007-08-20T01:45:50Z")
Hi, While proting my FinalBuilder 4 projects to FinalBuilder 5 I ran into the following 1. Open a FB4 project in FinalBuilder 5 2. Save As FinalBuilder 5 Project to the same folder as the FB4 Project 3. Keep this Project… --- ## [File & Folder Security Actions](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-folder-security-actions/2882)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2007, 2:29am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-folder-security-actions/2882 "2007-08-17T02:29:44Z")
I'm using version 5.5.0.244. The help file shows two windows OS security related actions: 'Change Folder Permissions' and 'Change Ownership' in Actions Reference\\Windows OS\\File & Folder Security. However, we cannot find… --- ## [StarTeam list files cannot set configuration](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/starteam-list-files-cannot-set-configuration/2880)
**Author:** [@jboquist](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/jboquist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2007, 10:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/starteam-list-files-cannot-set-configuration/2880 "2007-08-10T10:02:31Z")
When I try to set the configuration to a specific view label in the ST List files command, there is no corresponding -cfgl flag in the command line output. --- ## [Password is remove in the "Wait For Remote Computer" action in FinalBuilder 5](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/password-is-remove-in-the-wait-for-remote-computer-action-in-finalbuilder-5/2879)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2007, 2:16am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/password-is-remove-in-the-wait-for-remote-computer-action-in-finalbuilder-5/2879 "2007-08-10T02:16:41Z")
During the creation of my build, I have to start a VM (VMWare). To make sure that my command that follow carries out correctly, I'm trying to use use the FinalBuilder action "Wait For Remote Computer". Here's my setting … --- ## [Execute program erro](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/execute-program-erro/2877)
**Author:** [@ydiet](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ydiet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2007, 4:36am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/execute-program-erro/2877 "2007-08-09T04:36:49Z")
Hi, I am using FB 5.5.0.284. I try to run a 'Execute Program' action like with "%BCB6DIR%\\Bin\\tlib.exe" as program. where BCB6DIR is the system variable that point to c:\\program files\\Borland\\CBuilder6. I get an error … --- ## [Can't stop in the middle of a file copy?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/cant-stop-in-the-middle-of-a-file-copy/2876)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2007, 1:47am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/cant-stop-in-the-middle-of-a-file-copy/2876 "2007-08-09T01:47:30Z")
A big Copy File(s) action went awry. Neither the soft stop (square button) or hard stop (square button) would actually stop it. (Incidentally I notice that FBS uses two different icons for soft/hard stop: a square button… --- ## [Eurekalog 6.0.4 not working in FB 5.5.0.340](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/eurekalog-6-0-4-not-working-in-fb-5-5-0-340/2875)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2007, 4:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/eurekalog-6-0-4-not-working-in-fb-5-5-0-340/2875 "2007-08-06T04:51:14Z")
Hi, I am using Eurekalog 6.0.4 with FB 5 and when I build a delphi exe in FB I get the error at the end of the build saying... ERROR: Options "Debug Information" or "Map File = Detailed" are not active or MapFile not fou… --- ## [Can't cut/copy/delete](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/cant-cut-copy-delete/2873)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2007, 3:34am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/cant-cut-copy-delete/2873 "2007-08-06T03:34:06Z")
I have a recurring issue where for a while, the cut/copy/delete commands are greyed out for actions. But I can't track down what causes it. Basically, I'll go to delete an action, and nothing happens - the actions are g… --- ## [Hanging](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/hanging/2874)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2007, 8:53am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/hanging/2874 "2007-08-02T08:53:11Z")
Getting what looks like a repeat of an earlier problem. I step through a build, and it hits a step that triggers an error. In the current case, it can't write to a certain text file. But before that it was a different er… --- ## [Multiline ActionList parameters can't be saved](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multiline-actionlist-parameters-cant-be-saved/2870)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 3:31am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multiline-actionlist-parameters-cant-be-saved/2870 "2007-08-01T03:31:17Z")
This is related to the bug reported here www.finalbuilder.com/forums.aspx This bug is now fixed, but I cannot save these parameters. After saving and reloading the project, only the first line of the parameter remains. I… --- ## [FB 5.5.0.340 - Starting directory does not exist error from svn actions](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb-5-5-0-340-starting-directory-does-not-exist-error-from-svn-actions/2871)
**Author:** [@rd\_software](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rd_software)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 2:21am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb-5-5-0-340-starting-directory-does-not-exist-error-from-svn-actions/2871 "2007-08-01T02:21:33Z")
Hello, We are updating our scripts to work with Subversion. As far as we can determine everything should be set correctly, but FinalBuilder gives the following message from any Subversion actions: "Error: The specified s… [Previous page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/bugs/8.md?page=29) [Next page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/bugs/8.md?page=31)