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## [My Documents path variable?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/my-documents-path-variable/746)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2008, 1:22am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/my-documents-path-variable/746 "2008-02-08T01:22:54Z")

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Is there a variable in FB which contains the current users My Documents path? HOMEPATH looks like it - but does not work. I´d prefer a var like MYDOCUMENTSPATH. -Ralf

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## [VS 2003 Web App devenv.com returned Error code : 128](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/vs-2003-web-app-devenv-com-returned-error-code-128/748)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 11:58am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/vs-2003-web-app-devenv-com-returned-error-code-128/748 "2008-02-07T11:58:42Z")

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Hi, I have a Visual Studio 2003 solution I'm trying to build, and I get the following intermittant error. Sometimes it builds ok, but sometimes I get this. Preparing resources... C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Visual St…

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## [FinalBuilder fully supported on Windows Server 2008](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-fully-supported-on-windows-server-2008/747)

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**Author:** [@angus](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/angus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 4:53am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-fully-supported-on-windows-server-2008/747 "2008-02-07T04:53:55Z")

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Just a quick note to say we've done some testing with Windows Server 2008, and FinalBuilder is fully supported on this platform. FinalBuilder Server is also fully supported, provided you install the role for Web Server (…

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## [Possible to get a list of directories?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/possible-to-get-a-list-of-directories/744)

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**Author:** [@mikep](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikep)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 12:11pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/possible-to-get-a-list-of-directories/744 "2008-02-06T12:11:00Z")

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Is there any way to get a list of directories under a specified base directory? I want to do this for directories on the same machine FB is running on, not over FTP. I tried the "Find File" action with a wildcard hopi…

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## [Continous integration](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/continous-integration/745)

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**Author:** [@chanmy8](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/chanmy8)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 5:13am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/continous-integration/745 "2008-02-06T05:13:16Z")

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Hi, I would like to implement CI to my development process. I was thinking to have one server for source control, one PC as build/testing machine. Is it recommended? Is it possible for FB/other tool to detect for source …

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## [Launch virtual pc to save state](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/launch-virtual-pc-to-save-state/726)

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**Author:** [@chanmy8](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/chanmy8)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 5:11am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/launch-virtual-pc-to-save-state/726 "2008-02-06T05:11:00Z")

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Hi, Any action to launch virtual pc to saved state so that I can run automated testing? Thank you

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## [Prevent concurrent builds](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prevent-concurrent-builds/743)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2008, 11:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prevent-concurrent-builds/743 "2008-02-05T11:35:46Z")

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Hi, what would be the best way to prevent concurrent builds on the server? I have a pre-build script all my scripts include and I'm wondering what the best way to maybe implement a 'lock' file? Does anyone have any rec…

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## [Problem running DOS command with C:\\Program Files](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-running-dos-command-with-c-program-files/742)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-running-dos-command-with-c-program-files/742 "2008-02-05T11:33:19Z")

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I'm trying to run DOS command %ProgramFiles%\\ in Command filed. I get : 'C:\\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Program returned code : 1 Then, I tried "%Progr…

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## [Is it possiblt to select part of the items by default in "Prompt for Vars"](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/is-it-possiblt-to-select-part-of-the-items-by-default-in-prompt-for-vars/741)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2008, 11:27am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/is-it-possiblt-to-select-part-of-the-items-by-default-in-prompt-for-vars/741 "2008-02-05T11:27:45Z")

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Hi I am using Prompt For Variables (enhanced}. I use CheckList type for my variable. Is it possible that by default some of the items will be checked and the others won't? - I would like to read an INI file and do the de…

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## [Choosing an SDK version to compile a .NET project](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/choosing-an-sdk-version-to-compile-a-net-project/740)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2008, 7:00am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/choosing-an-sdk-version-to-compile-a-net-project/740 "2008-02-05T07:00:55Z")

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Hi, I have been building our Delphi 2007 .NET projects using MSBuild recently. I noticed that within MSBuild there is an option to choose which version of the SDK to use. We have been using 2.0 since the web developer ha…

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## [Troubles with FB 5 and Web Application Project](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/troubles-with-fb-5-and-web-application-project/738)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2008, 11:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/troubles-with-fb-5-and-web-application-project/738 "2008-02-03T11:56:25Z")

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Hi, We upgraded our major Web Site to a VS 2005 SP1 Web Applcation Project (WAP) to improve build times. Tonight was my first attempt at deploying our new WAP using FinalBuilder, but I'm not having any luck in publish…

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## [Send Email, SMTP, and Windows Authentication](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/send-email-smtp-and-windows-authentication/739)

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**Author:** [@mozenda](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mozenda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2008, 11:36am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/send-email-smtp-and-windows-authentication/739 "2008-02-03T11:36:00Z")

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Our SMTP server is setup to require Windows Authentication, yet I cannot get the Send Email action to send an email. I have tried different combinations of settings, such as checking the Authenticate check box and specif…

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## [FinalBuilder 5 Minor Update Released](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-5-minor-update-released/737)

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**Author:** [@tate](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/tate)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2008, 1:07am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-5-minor-update-released/737 "2008-02-01T01:07:30Z")

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FinalBuilder 5 Minor Update: 5.5.0.627 Includes many bug fixes and new features - recommended for all users of FinalBuilder 5. Either use check for updates, or here's the direct download https://www.finalbuilder.co…

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## [Okay to run FB with a read-only project file?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/okay-to-run-fb-with-a-read-only-project-file/734)

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**Author:** [@mikep](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikep)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2008, 12:23pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/okay-to-run-fb-with-a-read-only-project-file/734 "2008-01-31T12:23:25Z")

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I keep our FB project files in Perforce, and therefore the local workspace file is read-only. Is there any problem running from a read-only FB project file? It seems to work, but just want to check... Thanks, Mike

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## [Variable and option box](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variable-and-option-box/736)

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**Author:** [@chanmy8](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/chanmy8)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variable-and-option-box/736 "2008-01-31T11:33:54Z")

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Hi, I have custom action that allow user to specify which runtime version should be used for compiling. Anyway to make it respect variable value by default? I know that is option avaiable but that is global setting inste…

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## [Setting AssemblyVersion using MSBuild problems](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/setting-assemblyversion-using-msbuild-problems/718)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2008, 4:31am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/setting-assemblyversion-using-msbuild-problems/718 "2008-01-31T04:31:31Z")

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Hi, I'm using MSBuild to compile some .dproj projects using FinalBuilder 5.5.0.518. In the Project Properties tab under Property I have AssemblyVersion - Value being 5.0.0. It's not overwritting the AssemblyValue that is…

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## [Error running Run Script](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-running-run-script/733)

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**Author:** [@anotherlab](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/anotherlab)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2008, 5:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-running-run-script/733 "2008-01-30T05:25:50Z")

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Hi, I need to run a VBScript batch file and I need to pass in two parameters at runtime. I use WScript.Arguments to retrieve the parameters. When I use the Run Script action, I get the following error when I run that a…

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## [Path of FBUserVariables.ini](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/path-of-fbuservariables-ini/732)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2008, 7:47am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/path-of-fbuservariables-ini/732 "2008-01-29T07:47:26Z")

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Hi, I'v a problem with the FBUserVariables.ini. I want to import the FBUserVariables of our compile - compute into a Windows Vista (Business) PC. But I'ven't any right of the application data folder although I'm administ…

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## [Several log files for one project](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/several-log-files-for-one-project/731)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2008, 3:39am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/several-log-files-for-one-project/731 "2008-01-29T03:39:09Z")

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Hi, I would like to have one dedicated log file for few actions. In my project ( I'm using eveluated version) I have more than 30 actions. Is It possible? Thanks in advance...

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## [InstallShield 2008 action and .Net Assembly Version Property Set](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshield-2008-action-and-net-assembly-version-property-set/727)

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**Author:** [@pearsonitcompliance](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/pearsonitcompliance)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2008, 12:54pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshield-2008-action-and-net-assembly-version-property-set/727 "2008-01-28T12:54:56Z")

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I was attempting to use the "Set Product Version" feature of the InstallShield 2008 Project action with the contents of a .Net Assembly Version type PropertySet and was wondering why it doesn't automatically translate th…

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## [Slow "Vss Get Latest" Action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/slow-vss-get-latest-action/729)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2008, 12:51pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/slow-vss-get-latest-action/729 "2008-01-28T12:51:40Z")

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Hi I am using Vss Get Latest Version for a large project. This takes a long time - 15 minutes. I noticed that if I do the Get interactively, it is much faster - at least 3 times faster. Actually this isn't only from Fin…

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## [Delete lines from a text file?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delete-lines-from-a-text-file/730)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2008, 12:46pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delete-lines-from-a-text-file/730 "2008-01-28T12:46:32Z")

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Hi Is there a way to delete lines from a text file ? ( I don't want to use "Text / Find replace" to create empty string instead )

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## [Call a final builder script within a final builder script?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/call-a-final-builder-script-within-a-final-builder-script/728)

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**Author:** [@hannes1234](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/hannes1234)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2008, 12:32pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/call-a-final-builder-script-within-a-final-builder-script/728 "2008-01-28T12:32:22Z")

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My deploy scripts for the testing environment and the production environment are exactly the same exept for the different FTP connection. So can I call another final builder script within a final builder script? So I wou…

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## [Compiler variable value being truncated in InstallAware action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compiler-variable-value-being-truncated-in-installaware-action/724)

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**Author:** [@anotherlab](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/anotherlab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2008, 4:12am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compiler-variable-value-being-truncated-in-installaware-action/724 "2008-01-25T04:12:22Z")

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I have a project that that has an InstallAware action and I pass in a couple of compiler variables that are set earlier in the script. One of the variables should "9.10", but it gets passed to InstallAware action as "9.…

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## [Issue triggering FB package from Team Foundation Build](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/issue-triggering-fb-package-from-team-foundation-build/725)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 11:11am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/issue-triggering-fb-package-from-team-foundation-build/725 "2008-01-24T11:11:15Z")

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I'm currently using the approach outlined at https://www.finalbuilder.com/articles.aspx?mid=370&ctl=ArticleView&articleId=20 to call FinalBuilder packages from Team Foundation Build 2008. (in TFSBuild.proj-) …

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## [Multi Question](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multi-question/722)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 10:29am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/multi-question/722 "2008-01-23T10:29:07Z")

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Hello, I use a "Multi Question" action in a FB project. Stupid question, is it possible to choos from more than 10 possibilities? I think its limited up to 10 isn't it? There is no way to choos from more than 10 "possibl…

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## [Error "must install .NET 3.5" on startup of FinalBuilder](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-must-install-net-3-5-on-startup-of-finalbuilder/721)

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**Author:** [@hannes1234](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/hannes1234)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2008, 10:47am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-must-install-net-3-5-on-startup-of-finalbuilder/721 "2008-01-21T10:47:59Z")

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Hello, when starting FinalBuilder 5, I get the error message "To run this application, you first must install one of the following versions of the .NET Framework: v3.5" But I am sure that I have installed the .NET Runtim…

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## [Wget recursive download ftp directory tip](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wget-recursive-download-ftp-directory-tip/485)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2008, 11:43am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wget-recursive-download-ftp-directory-tip/485 "2008-01-20T11:43:07Z")

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You can use the WGet action to (recursively) download a directory from an ftp server. When you specify the directory, make sure you have a slash (/) in the end, or else wget will fail, thinking you specified a filename. …

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## [Get by label issue with VSS](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/get-by-label-issue-with-vss/720)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2008, 3:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/get-by-label-issue-with-vss/720 "2008-01-18T03:02:09Z")

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I'm getting files by label right after applying the label. But, I'm getting a whole lot of "Project \*\*\* has been moved out/destroyed, and cannot be rebuilt." warnings. Now, the labeling is the last thing I did before get…

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## [Commandline parameter](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/commandline-parameter/719)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 1:03am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/commandline-parameter/719 "2008-01-17T01:03:40Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to run a project with command line. But in a "way", where I can add arguments? I know that I can start a project in a "normal commandline" mode. But I can't figure out how I can add arguments. I've go…

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