# Discussion **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/discussion/14.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 --- ## [Run InstallShield project action as a different user?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/run-installshield-project-action-as-a-different-user/2585)
**Author:** [@efridman](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/efridman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 8:27am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/run-installshield-project-action-as-a-different-user/2585 "2018-01-07T08:27:51Z")
Hi I’'m using FB 8.0.0.2007 How can I run InstallShield project action as a different user ? Why the Execution Properties are disabled for this action ? --- ## [Extract first Item from Find File(s) Action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/extract-first-item-from-find-file-s-action/2584)
**Author:** [@holger](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/holger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 10:39am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/extract-first-item-from-find-file-s-action/2584 "2017-12-19T10:39:23Z")
I am using the Find Files Action to search a directory for .exe files. The result gets written to a variable, from which i then try to extract only the first line (e.g. the first .exe that was found in the directory). … --- ## [MSSQL Execute SQL Action - Pass variable as Password](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/mssql-execute-sql-action-pass-variable-as-password/2583)
**Author:** [@holger](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/holger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 11:19am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/mssql-execute-sql-action-pass-variable-as-password/2583 "2017-11-29T11:19:45Z")
Hi, ist it possible to pass a contents of a variable as the password for the MSSQL Execute SQL Action? Thanks Holger --- ## [Finalbuilder 8 give error loading a ver 7 project after saving as ver 8](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-give-error-loading-a-ver-7-project-after-saving-as-ver-8/2579)
**Author:** [@garthbf](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/garthbf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-give-error-loading-a-ver-7-project-after-saving-as-ver-8/2579 "2017-11-21T02:44:56Z")
I am trying to upgrade an existing project (ver 7). I load the ver 7 project in ver 8 and then save as ver 8. try to open the ver 8 saved project again in ver 8 and get an error. --- ## [TFS actions for VSTS PAT](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-actions-for-vsts-pat/2582)
**Author:** [@garthbf](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/garthbf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 11:49am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-actions-for-vsts-pat/2582 "2017-11-17T11:49:19Z")
is there any plan to update the TFS actions to include a way to pass a PAT token? we have found that we can use Node,js and TFX-cli to cache the PAT bot this is not idea. also you may want to provide new set that uses R… --- ## [TMS Software UpdateBuilder.fbap Not Working with FB8](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tms-software-updatebuilder-fbap-not-working-with-fb8/2578)
**Author:** [@steve](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/steve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 2:47am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tms-software-updatebuilder-fbap-not-working-with-fb8/2578 "2017-11-16T02:47:03Z")
Hi, I copied the UpdateBuilder.fbap file that was provided by TMS Software to the ActionDefs folder but it doesn’t appear under Actions/Compilers (or anywhere else). According to TMS it worked with previous versions of… --- ## [Errors when building projects with MSBuild](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/errors-when-building-projects-with-msbuild/2575)
**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:52am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/errors-when-building-projects-with-msbuild/2575 "2017-11-13T09:52:34Z")
I’m using Final Builder 8 build 2281. Recently I decided to use C# 7 features, so I install DevTools(MSBuild v15 included) and try to build Final Builder project. Some .csproj files were build just fine, but some of the… --- ## [Checksum action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/checksum-action/2577)
**Author:** [@ronny.lev-or](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ronny.lev-or)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/checksum-action/2577 "2017-11-13T09:35:37Z")
Hello, Which program/executable should be defined in the Checksum action that will accommodate the different options (MD5, sh1, sh256, sh512). Thanks in advance. --- ## [Support for XAML builds is removed from TFS 2018](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/support-for-xaml-builds-is-removed-from-tfs-2018/2576)
**Author:** [@lsondergaard](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/lsondergaard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 10:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/support-for-xaml-builds-is-removed-from-tfs-2018/2576 "2017-10-31T10:05:25Z")
Hi, Microsoft has announced that TFS 2018 will not support XAML builds (see https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/news/releasenotes/tfs2018-relnotes#xaml). Is there already an alternative to TFS XAML builds in FB, or are … --- ## [Action class is not loaded and is referenced by this project](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-class-is-not-loaded-and-is-referenced-by-this-project/2574)
**Author:** [@mitchell.gage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mitchell.gage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-class-is-not-loaded-and-is-referenced-by-this-project/2574 "2017-10-26T02:43:44Z")
Hi, Looking for some help on the following error that occurs when we load a particular project on a particular FinalBuilder instance: WARNING Action class : “TProjectParameterCollection” is not loaded and is referenced… --- ## [Cannot create cfg](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/cannot-create-cfg/1679)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 11:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/cannot-create-cfg/1679 "2017-10-23T11:51:08Z")
Hi am running FinalBuilder 7 (EE) (Vista, Delphi XE) and am having trouble getting a build from the build command. The build folder is d:\\builder\\build\\delphi. My project uses a 3rd party component (TMS Software's Flexce… --- ## [Compiling Delphi: Iterate through platform and config](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compiling-delphi-iterate-through-platform-and-config/2570)
**Author:** [@ikrigsman](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ikrigsman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 5:50am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compiling-delphi-iterate-through-platform-and-config/2570 "2017-10-12T05:50:52Z")
I currently have 4 x actions that separately compile (Delphi) each of the win32/win64 and release/debug settings for a project. I’d like to streamline that into a single action, and figure nesting two levels of list ite… --- ## [Variables for path to installed 3rd-Party software?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variables-for-path-to-installed-3rd-party-software/2572)
**Author:** [@obeltrami](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/obeltrami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 9:21am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variables-for-path-to-installed-3rd-party-software/2572 "2017-09-28T09:21:00Z")
Hi, I use the same FB scripts on multiple PCs and for some reason some 3rd-party tools install differently on different PCs, for example Beyond Compare 4. Is there any way to access the exe path that is saved inside F… --- ## [Tokyo 10.2 Compiler](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tokyo-10-2-compiler/2573)
**Author:** [@ashaw](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ashaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 7:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tokyo-10-2-compiler/2573 "2017-09-26T07:25:10Z")
When will the Tokyo 10.2 Compiler be included in Final Builder? I do not see any mention of support for it in the version history. https://www.finalbuilder.com/Downloads/FinalBuilder/FinalBuilder-8-Version-History Than… --- ## [MSBuild and Delphi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/msbuild-and-delphi/2571)
**Author:** [@dcraggs](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dcraggs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 9:43am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/msbuild-and-delphi/2571 "2017-09-20T09:43:14Z")
HI, Are there any instructions on using MSBuild to build a Delphi project. In particularly Firemonkey Android and iOS projects as the Delphi tool doesn’t do this. Thanks Dave Craggs --- ## [Add path to Delphi's global library path](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-path-to-delphis-global-library-path/2569)
**Author:** [@sedivyk](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/sedivyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 11:33am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/add-path-to-delphis-global-library-path/2569 "2017-09-14T11:33:48Z")
Hi, I know the delphi library path topic has already been discussed a few time, but I can’t seem to find the information I need. We use FinalBuilder 8 with Delphi Berlin and XE2. We recently had to make a “temporary”… --- ## [Problem in persistence of variables when using 'include project'](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-in-persistence-of-variables-when-using-include-project/2568)
**Author:** [@atraversi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/atraversi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 11:11am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-in-persistence-of-variables-when-using-include-project/2568 "2017-09-06T11:11:30Z")
Hello I see a problem in FB 8 regarding the persistence of the variables. I have project A with a variable that autoincrements and persists. Each time I run A, the variable is OK. But I also have project B, which invokes… --- ## [Wait till all build has finished](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wait-till-all-build-has-finished/2567)
**Author:** [@efridman](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/efridman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 1:47am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wait-till-all-build-has-finished/2567 "2017-09-06T01:47:12Z")
Hi Not sure it’s the right place for this question but… I’m running build with FinalBuilder on several build machines in parallel On the main machine I have actions that should be running only after build on all othe… --- ## [Problem with .NET build on new server](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-with-net-build-on-new-server/2566)
**Author:** [@ozpom](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ozpom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problem-with-net-build-on-new-server/2566 "2017-09-06T01:42:37Z")
FinalBuilder: 8.0.2268 Windows: Windows 10 Enterprise, 64 bit Third party tools: Visual Studio 2017 version 15.3.3, .NET Framework version 4.7.02053, MSBuild 15 I’m building a new Build PC and I’ve got it to the point w… --- ## [Include FinalBuilder Project and Persistent Variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/include-finalbuilder-project-and-persistent-variables/1056)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 3:14am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/include-finalbuilder-project-and-persistent-variables/1056 "2017-09-05T03:14:07Z")
Currently I have a single FinalBuilder project to handle all of our development builds for the product. I needed to add support for branch builds and rebuilds on top of the support I initially built for trunk builds. T… --- ## [FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2268 Released!](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2268-released/2565)
**Author:** [@Vincent](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/Vincent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 10:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2268-released/2565 "2017-08-24T10:06:50Z")
Hi All FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2268 official update is available from the downloads page. To see what has changed in this build, see the version history page. --- ## [TFS Get not operating properly](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-get-not-operating-properly/2563)
**Author:** [@lysaer](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/lysaer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 6:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-get-not-operating-properly/2563 "2017-08-18T06:35:37Z")
We have a project that includes a TFS Get action, with the options to Force retrieval of all files and Overwrite existing writable files chosen. The action is set to run as a service account that has access to our TFS co… --- ## [Visual Studio 15.3 - Lightweight Solution Load problem](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/visual-studio-15-3-lightweight-solution-load-problem/2564)
**Author:** [@mhart](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mhart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 11:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/visual-studio-15-3-lightweight-solution-load-problem/2564 "2017-08-17T11:56:58Z")
I am using Final Builder 8.0.0.2228 with the Visual Studio Solution action. Until now, the Rebuild All option was working fine, but after upgrading to VS 2017 (15.3) with the new ‘Lightweight Solution Load’ option, my so… --- ## [Which .exe is the Action "Authenticode" using?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/which-exe-is-the-action-authenticode-using/2562)
**Author:** [@nachtmahr](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nachtmahr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 7:07am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/which-exe-is-the-action-authenticode-using/2562 "2017-08-16T07:07:15Z")
Hey guys, maybe you can tell me which .exe file is the Authenticode Action using and by chance could you tell me which command line parameters are used? We are currently experiencing issues with signing from our team b… --- ## [Project compiled with Delphi Tokyo always use VCL in Englsih](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-compiled-with-delphi-tokyo-always-use-vcl-in-englsih/2561)
**Author:** [@quelen](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/quelen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 8:17am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/project-compiled-with-delphi-tokyo-always-use-vcl-in-englsih/2561 "2017-08-10T08:17:06Z")
Hi, Final builder (version 8.0.0.2228) compiles my project using english VCL (messageDlg with “yes” and “no” button) LANGDIR=FR is defined in delphi environment I have add system environment variable LANGDIR=FR i have … --- ## [Logging Properties - Hide action from log](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/logging-properties-hide-action-from-log/2560)
**Author:** [@quincunx](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/quincunx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 11:10am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/logging-properties-hide-action-from-log/2560 "2017-08-09T11:10:26Z")
Hi! I have some "Log Variable Values" actions which I only want to run when a certain log level (just a variable) is set. This is achieved with the "Execute Condition" (and works as expected). Additionally, I don't want… --- ## [Final Builder Not working](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/final-builder-not-working/2534)
**Author:** [@sree\_sankara](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/sree_sankara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:01am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/final-builder-not-working/2534 "2017-08-08T11:01:39Z")
The Version and Build number of FinalBuilder - 8.0.0.2116 The Version and Service Pack level on Windows - Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard The Version and Build number of any third party tools involved - None I … --- ## [How can I backup a file with different name on the same directory?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-can-i-backup-a-file-with-different-name-on-the-same-directory/2559)
**Author:** [@efridman](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/efridman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 11:46am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-can-i-backup-a-file-with-different-name-on-the-same-directory/2559 "2017-08-03T11:46:22Z")
Hi I need to backup some files with a different name on the same directory and keep the original Meaning if I have this : C:\\test.txt Now I want to have : C:\\test.txt and C:\\test.txt\_BACKUP Copy file action will do t… --- ## [Test automation step using MSTest during build process](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/test-automation-step-using-mstest-during-build-process/2558)
**Author:** [@dotnetdeveloper](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dotnetdeveloper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/test-automation-step-using-mstest-during-build-process/2558 "2017-08-02T01:35:09Z")
Hi, We are already using FinalBuilder to trigger builds on daily basis or on demand on our build machine for existing projects. Now there is a requirement to introduce a new step using FinalBuilder to execute automated … --- ## [Displaying FB Log during TFS build run](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/displaying-fb-log-during-tfs-build-run/2555)
**Author:** [@nazarkoo](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nazarkoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 2:01am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/displaying-fb-log-during-tfs-build-run/2555 "2017-07-24T02:01:16Z")
We are using FinalBuilder script as a TFS process template. FinalBuilder log is shown in the TFS build view only when build is finished. Is there any way to show new log entries while \