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## [Alternating error](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/alternating-error/2089)

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**Author:** [@markholbrook](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/markholbrook)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/alternating-error/2089 "2013-03-09T12:37:31Z")

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Hello, We have TFS2010. I'm using the FinalBuilder workflow. We are building delphi projects so I've modified the TFSexample to make use of Delphi Compiler build. I have most things working but just about ever other bu…

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## [Python scripting support, os.system not there?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/python-scripting-support-os-system-not-there/1146)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 12:35pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/python-scripting-support-os-system-not-there/1146 "2013-03-08T12:35:29Z")

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I'm writing a python script using the new IronPython interpreter included in FB. os.system does not seem to exist. When running a standard IronPython console, this will work: import os os.system("dir") (The above w…

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## [FinalBuilder Activity](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-activity/2086)

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**Author:** [@markholbrook](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/markholbrook)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 9:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-activity/2086 "2013-02-28T09:15:53Z")

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Hello all, I'm still flailing with TFS and use of FinalBuilder. I sort of had things working then it all fell apart. I notice that in release 2169 you guys have the Xaml files for 2010 and 2012. I have a company bas…

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## [Project Load failedError loading project : Unable to read log file: NexusDB: FBLogDatabase: Database is read only. &#91;$2905/10501&#93;](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-load-failederror-loading-project-unable-to-read-log-file-nexusdb-fblogdatabase-database-is-read-only-91-2905-10501-93/2085)

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**Author:** [@markholbrook](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/markholbrook)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 9:13am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-load-failederror-loading-project-unable-to-read-log-file-nexusdb-fblogdatabase-database-is-read-only-91-2905-10501-93/2085 "2013-02-28T09:13:21Z")

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Hello, We purchased FinalBuilder but temporarily we are running an evaluation version. After installing it, it seemed to run fine but when I tried to open the TFSexample project I get this error and the project will not…

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## [MSBuild Task hides code signing certificate password dialog box](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/msbuild-task-hides-code-signing-certificate-password-dialog-box/2083)

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**Author:** [@pgardner](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/pgardner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/msbuild-task-hides-code-signing-certificate-password-dialog-box/2083 "2013-02-25T01:41:29Z")

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\*\*\* Using FB 6 \*\*\* .NET 4.0 When using the MSBuild action, if the assemblies are to be signed by a certificate that requires a password, the password dialog box is coming up invisible. I can see it if I run the same MSB…

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## [Running Man Gif image](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/running-man-gif-image/2077)

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**Author:** [@simon.cronin](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/simon.cronin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 11:55am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/running-man-gif-image/2077 "2013-02-21T11:55:51Z")

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Hello All, Posting a new thread on this. I have seen another thread on this where the user was told to edit the name of a GIF image to customrunner.gif and place that in the Final Builder 7 folder (C:\\Program Files (x8…

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## [FinalBuilder 7.0.0.93 for building .NET 4.5 apps](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-7-0-0-93-for-building-net-4-5-apps/2078)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 1:44am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-7-0-0-93-for-building-net-4-5-apps/2078 "2013-02-15T01:44:01Z")

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We use FinalBuilder 7.0.0.93 to compile and unit-test .NET apps on framework 4.0 or before. Recently we have new apps on .NET 4.5. We setup a new build agent with Visual Studio 2012 and 2010 installed. We're not ready…

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## [Attempting to execute a Finalbuilder Server WebService throws an exception](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/attempting-to-execute-a-finalbuilder-server-webservice-throws-an-exception/2081)

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**Author:** [@karmasponge](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/karmasponge)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 9:10am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/attempting-to-execute-a-finalbuilder-server-webservice-throws-an-exception/2081 "2013-02-13T09:10:31Z")

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Hello, I'm running FinalBuilder Server v7.0.0.292 and can no longer access the web-services as they now throw an exception every time we access them. They were previously working until I had to restart the machine beca…

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## [Change path to dcc32.exe when using a delphi build action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/change-path-to-dcc32-exe-when-using-a-delphi-build-action/2080)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 11:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/change-path-to-dcc32-exe-when-using-a-delphi-build-action/2080 "2013-02-12T11:25:19Z")

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Hi, I would like to be able to change the path to the dcc32.exe more specifically i want fastdcc.exe to be called. Fastdcc uses the fixed applied in ide fix pack on the command line compiler. (http://andy.jgknet.de/blo…

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## [Visual Studio solution with WiX project - light.exe error - The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/visual-studio-solution-with-wix-project-light-exe-error-the-windows-installer-service-could-not-be-accessed/2079)

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**Author:** [@westfalia](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/westfalia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/visual-studio-solution-with-wix-project-light-exe-error-the-windows-installer-service-could-not-be-accessed/2079 "2013-02-08T04:33:49Z")

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I am working on migrating our FinalBuilder 6 on Windows Server 2008 instance to FinalBuilder 7 on Windows Server 2008 R2. We have several Visual Studio solutions that contain a WiX project. These projects used to build…

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## [How do I add this value name to the registry $(BDSBIN)\\MyLibrary.bpl](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-do-i-add-this-value-name-to-the-registry-bdsbin-mylibrary-bpl/2076)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 12:27pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-do-i-add-this-value-name-to-the-registry-bdsbin-mylibrary-bpl/2076 "2013-01-31T12:27:39Z")

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I am trying to automate the configuration of packages in DelphiXE3. When I try to add this registry value name $(BDSBIN)\\MyLibrary.bpl FB tries to expand $(BDSBIN) which is not what I want. How can I stop this expansion? …

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## [Mercurial (kiln) trigger for a specific branch](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/mercurial-kiln-trigger-for-a-specific-branch/2075)

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**Author:** [@ranch](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ranch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 9:36am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/mercurial-kiln-trigger-for-a-specific-branch/2075 "2013-01-23T09:36:18Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to set up a trigger for a certain branch. The branch name contains spaces. What is the correct convention to write the name of the branch in "Remote Branch to Monitor"? Cheers.

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## [Skip a action group](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/skip-a-action-group/2073)

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**Author:** [@warnecke](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/warnecke)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/skip-a-action-group/2073 "2013-01-20T02:48:25Z")

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Hello everybody, how can I skip a action group from the vbscript in BeforeAction ? I will determine the buid number of my project.exe and if i can the build number divide by 10 and the result is an integer, than run the …

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## [Delphi XE2 - how can I update version info for all configs?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-xe2-how-can-i-update-version-info-for-all-configs/2070)

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**Author:** [@rwerning](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rwerning)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 11:30am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-xe2-how-can-i-update-version-info-for-all-configs/2070 "2013-01-17T11:30:43Z")

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We recently upgraded to XE2 and the latest build of FinalBuilder, and I'm having problems with the dproj version info. I've read the forums, I know you've had issues with trying to get FB to work with the mess that is XE…

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## [Output exe filename from a delphi build?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/output-exe-filename-from-a-delphi-build/2071)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 9:33am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/output-exe-filename-from-a-delphi-build/2071 "2013-01-17T09:33:54Z")

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How can i find out the resulting application exe filename + path when doing a delphi build ? I know delphi has properties like DCC\_DependencyCheckOutputName or if that's not avalible that you can use outputdir + rootfile…

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## [List iterator logging problem (html build log)](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/list-iterator-logging-problem-html-build-log/2068)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 9:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/list-iterator-logging-problem-html-build-log/2068 "2013-01-17T09:20:10Z")

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Hi, I've been testing final builder version 7.0.0.2056 and i seem to have a few problems with list iterators and logging. I use the Export Log action at the end to export the build log and let it email to me using send m…

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## [How to setup and configure the software out-of-the-box before use](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-software-out-of-the-box-before-use/2072)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-software-out-of-the-box-before-use/2072 "2013-01-17T04:48:07Z")

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I'm very fluent with Altiris Wise Packaging Studio software, but new to Final Builder products. I've already downloaded the 1528 page "Final Builder V7 Automating the Build Process" document. It appears that this docum…

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## [How to know if your delphi project builds a dll or exe when you don't load the version info from the project file?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-know-if-your-delphi-project-builds-a-dll-or-exe-when-you-dont-load-the-version-info-from-the-project-file/2069)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 4:13am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-know-if-your-delphi-project-builds-a-dll-or-exe-when-you-dont-load-the-version-info-from-the-project-file/2069 "2013-01-16T04:13:02Z")

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Hi, I made a list iterator to loop (delphi) build a list of project files (\*.dpr or \*.dpk), i have set up a build delphi action for this where everything is loaded from the project file except for the version info. The p…

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## [Setting Action.FrameWorkType in script](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/setting-action-frameworktype-in-script/2067)

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**Author:** [@rwerning](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rwerning)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/setting-action-frameworktype-in-script/2067 "2013-01-09T03:27:37Z")

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I have a large number of projects that are being built as part of our automated system and make use of the Project Global Script to set build values that are needed as we upgrade through various versions. With XE2 and t…

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## [Batch file action: Errorlevel is 1, but action does not fail](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/batch-file-action-errorlevel-is-1-but-action-does-not-fail/2066)

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**Author:** [@rafael](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rafael)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 12:40pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/batch-file-action-errorlevel-is-1-but-action-does-not-fail/2066 "2013-01-07T12:40:08Z")

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I am stumped! I have a batch file that when it fails, returns an errorlevel of 1 In the action that calls it, I have the default option of "program exit code must be equal to 0" But it does not fail. What do I do to ch…

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## [Email formatting in 'Send Email' action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/email-formatting-in-send-email-action/2063)

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**Author:** [@vjek](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/vjek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 11:18am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/email-formatting-in-send-email-action/2063 "2013-01-07T11:18:22Z")

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Hello, I am trying send email at the end of build. I have the contents stored in a variable. I am creating a table and would like to add a new row for each line in variable. Is there a way to achieve this? Example: …

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## [How can my onFailure action know which action failed?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-can-my-onfailure-action-know-which-action-failed/2065)

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**Author:** [@rafael](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rafael)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 7:50am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-can-my-onfailure-action-know-which-action-failed/2065 "2013-01-04T07:50:13Z")

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My OnFailure action emails a few of us to effect "build failed!" (Original, no?) Is there an easy way to reference the action that failed? Thanks!

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## [How to get TFS2010 build parameters into FinalBuilder?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-get-tfs2010-build-parameters-into-finalbuilder/2064)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 10:48am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-get-tfs2010-build-parameters-into-finalbuilder/2064 "2013-01-03T10:48:14Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to get a "argument" that I've defined in the TFS xaml file into FinalBuilder but without success. I've defined the argument as an Int32 (and tried string). When a queued build is started the user sets the …

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## [FBCmd Error: -1073741502 : Unknown error code: -1073741502](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fbcmd-error-1073741502-unknown-error-code-1073741502/2062)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fbcmd-error-1073741502-unknown-error-code-1073741502/2062 "2013-01-02T03:23:33Z")

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Hi guys, I used the FinnalBuilder for several years, these days I was transfering the build stuff to a new manchine, but seems like something wrong happened when I run the "Finalbuilder Server" by accessing the URL http:…

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## [Manually starting a build adds it to the queue](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/manually-starting-a-build-adds-it-to-the-queue/2060)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/manually-starting-a-build-adds-it-to-the-queue/2060 "2013-01-01T04:38:27Z")

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Hi, I am using FB 7.0.0.2056. Manually running a build always adds it to the queue. Automatic builds don't get triggered either. I found a similar post for Continua CI: https://www.finalbuilder.com/Support/Forums/aft/11…

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## [InstallShield's (InstallScript project) is not getting build from Final Builder 7.0](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshields-installscript-project-is-not-getting-build-from-final-builder-7-0/2059)

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**Author:** [@lseay](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/lseay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 8:55am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshields-installscript-project-is-not-getting-build-from-final-builder-7-0/2059 "2012-12-24T08:55:14Z")

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Hello , I have one final builder project in which i am building InstallScript project which is created in InstallShield 2012 Spring. Now I am using InstallShield Dev7-2012 Project(MSI) to build my setup from final builde…

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## [Detect if running FB with command line?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/detect-if-running-fb-with-command-line/2061)

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**Author:** [@efridman](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/efridman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 10:00am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/detect-if-running-fb-with-command-line/2061 "2012-12-23T10:00:00Z")

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Hi Is there an easy way to detect if FB is running from IDE or command line ? If running from command line there are several interactive actions I would like to skip

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## [JSON files](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/json-files/2058)

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**Author:** [@ranch](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ranch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/json-files/2058 "2012-12-19T01:41:00Z")

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Hi all, How can I parse JSON files? Something like XPath for JSON. Cheers.

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## [C++ Builder XE3 Action & MSBuild logging](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/c-builder-xe3-action-msbuild-logging/2054)

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**Author:** [@chross](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/chross)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 11:44am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/c-builder-xe3-action-msbuild-logging/2054 "2012-12-17T11:44:31Z")

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We're converting our project over to XE3 and I'm testing out the new C++ Builder XE3 compiler action in Finalbuilder 7 2056. I believe it is working correctly however I'm not receiving any MSBuild output logging in the …

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## [First time with FinalBuilder](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/first-time-with-finalbuilder/2057)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 11:43am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/first-time-with-finalbuilder/2057 "2012-12-17T11:43:01Z")

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Good day, today was the first time I got in touch with FinalBuilder and it feels quite comfortable. Still, there are some things that confuse me... In the action: 'VMWare - List Virtual Machines' I can not enter a host…

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