# Discussion **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/discussion/14.md?page=72 [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:** 73 --- ## [Any ideas for filtering logs?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/any-ideas-for-filtering-logs/656)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2007, 12:05pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/any-ideas-for-filtering-logs/656 "2007-11-19T12:05:11Z")
Hi, We use Visual Studio .NET for building. When a build fails, I'd like to email the build log (or a link to the html build log) to the development team. However, I'd like to filter out everything except the VS.NET pa… --- ## [Encryption strength](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/encryption-strength/658)
**Author:** [@mjones](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mjones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2007, 3:58am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/encryption-strength/658 "2007-11-16T03:58:59Z")
How strong is the encryption of passwords for things like FTP logins? My suspicion is that it is weak. How easy would it be to reverse it? (I presume it is the "cookie" value in the action data). Matthew --- ## [D2007 Compiler version, help not updated](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/d2007-compiler-version-help-not-updated/657)
**Author:** [@rwerning](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/rwerning)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 5:12am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/d2007-compiler-version-help-not-updated/657 "2007-11-15T05:12:51Z")
If you look in the FB5 help file under "Accessing the options settings via scripting" there is a property for CompilerVersion. The help file shows versions for D2006 and under, but doesn't show the version for D2007.… --- ## [Delete Directory action failing](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delete-directory-action-failing/654)
**Author:** [@cpdaniel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cpdaniel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2007, 2:57am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delete-directory-action-failing/654 "2007-11-12T02:57:12Z")
Sporadically (maybe 1 out of 3 times?) I'm having problems with the Delete Directory task failing with the error: Unable to Delete Directory : C:\\BuildTemp System Error. Code:145 The directory is not empty I have all th… --- ## [Source Control Integration](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/source-control-integration/655)
**Author:** [@cpdaniel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cpdaniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2007, 2:29am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/source-control-integration/655 "2007-11-12T02:29:10Z")
I just wanted to say thanks for adding Source Control integration! I don't know when it appeared (I'm sure long ago), but I remember asking about it back in the FB4 days. Works great with TFS! --- ## [Get from Team Foundation - tf.exe getting stuck](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/get-from-team-foundation-tf-exe-getting-stuck/120)
**Author:** [@cpdaniel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cpdaniel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2007, 9:34am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/get-from-team-foundation-tf-exe-getting-stuck/120 "2007-11-09T09:34:13Z")
I’m experimenting with setting up an FB project to build my product. Overall, things are going fine, but I’m having occasional problems with the Team Foundation Get action getting stuck - tf.exe is running, but using no… --- ## [Problems on 64 bit Windows](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problems-on-64-bit-windows/638)
**Author:** [@cpdaniel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/cpdaniel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2007, 9:32am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/problems-on-64-bit-windows/638 "2007-11-09T09:32:47Z")
I'm running FBP5 on Svr 2003 R2 SP2 X64. I have a number of tasks that invoke helper programs that exist in directories on the PATH. I've verified that these programs do exist, and that the directories are on the PATH,… --- ## [Wise Windows Installer Project won't work with Merge Modules](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wise-windows-installer-project-wont-work-with-merge-modules/652)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2007, 1:39am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wise-windows-installer-project-wont-work-with-merge-modules/652 "2007-11-09T01:39:14Z")
Hi, Is anyone using the 'Wise Windows Installer Project' action to compile a Merge Module? I have tried this but can't get it to work. The command that results from the action is incorrect: "C:\\Program Files\\Altiris\\Wi… --- ## [New to finalbuilder](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/new-to-finalbuilder/653)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2007, 1:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/new-to-finalbuilder/653 "2007-11-09T01:05:33Z")
Hi I tey to set up simple checkout from Subvertion. I setup the "Command Option" and I try to run and it give me worning that "Subversion Location has not been set" Then I look and the Tool-\>Option and it say localhost. A… --- ## [Adding Software Assurance](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/adding-software-assurance/651)
**Author:** [@jsomma](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/jsomma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 5:47am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/adding-software-assurance/651 "2007-11-08T05:47:59Z")
I just purchased an upgrade for FB Pro 5 Named User - would like to add 1yr Software Assurance to this - can't see how to do that in Store? is there a way to add software assurance to existing FB5 pro copy? Thx, Joe --- ## [Wix File Fragment](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wix-file-fragment/650)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 3:28am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wix-file-fragment/650 "2007-11-08T03:28:13Z")
How to generate a wix file: WebDotNetFragment.wxs I'm trying to generate a \*.wxs file using a FinalBuilder which action am supposed to use - Im using Finalbuilder 5 and i only have: Wix Compiler ("candle") Wix Linker ("… --- ## [The F5 Key Is Not a Build Process](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/the-f5-key-is-not-a-build-process/639)
**Author:** [@tate](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/tate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 1:52am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/the-f5-key-is-not-a-build-process/639 "2007-11-08T01:52:11Z")
This is obviously preaching to the converted here... but Coding Horror has an interesting blog post today about doing builds: The F5 Key Is Not a Build Process - Jeff Atwood "The F5 key is not a build process. It's a qui… --- ## [How to determine if there were changes since the last build? (.NET, Perforce)](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-determine-if-there-were-changes-since-the-last-build-net-perforce/646)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 1:29am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-determine-if-there-were-changes-since-the-last-build-net-perforce/646 "2007-11-08T01:29:00Z")
Hi, I need a way to determine if there were any changes to a VS.NET project since the last build (i.e. Perforce submits since the last build). With some parsing, the Perforce 'p4 changes' command can give me the changes… --- ## [No Actions with status Error found](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/no-actions-with-status-error-found/643)
**Author:** [@devrieskok](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/devrieskok)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 1:22am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/no-actions-with-status-error-found/643 "2007-11-08T01:22:46Z")
Hi All, FinalBuilder does not find any actions with status error. The error status also doesn't buble up to it's parent action. So everything seems to be alright. Am I forgetting something? I'am using FinalBuilder 4.2.0… --- ## [FinalBuilder vs. Source Forge](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-vs-source-forge/648)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 12:09pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-vs-source-forge/648 "2007-11-07T12:09:11Z")
Hello, is there anybody who has experiences with Final Builder and Source Forge. I need arguments for choosing Final Builder instead of Rational Source Forge, but i have no experiences on this tool. Thanks. Sven --- ## [InstallAnywhere 2008 build options](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installanywhere-2008-build-options/635)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 1:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installanywhere-2008-build-options/635 "2007-11-07T01:05:47Z")
InstallAnywhere 2008 has new build options. You can now build more than one installer for one operating systems with different VM. Is this new feature already supported in Finalbuilder? I am currently using FinalBuilder … --- ## [Environment Variable set after FinalBuilder exits](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/environment-variable-set-after-finalbuilder-exits/644)
**Author:** [@glose](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/glose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/environment-variable-set-after-finalbuilder-exits/644 "2007-11-06T12:56:21Z")
Is there any way to have FinalBuilder set an enviroment variable so after it exits the value is there in an environment variable? Currently any changes are thrown out when Finalbuilder exits. --- ## [Is this doable and should I use FB or Automise](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/is-this-doable-and-should-i-use-fb-or-automise/641)
**Author:** [@pj\_kwiksystems](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/pj_kwiksystems)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 10:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/is-this-doable-and-should-i-use-fb-or-automise/641 "2007-11-06T10:05:27Z")
Hi, Ive been asked if I could automate the deployment of some updates and am wondering if this is possible and also whether this is best handled by FinalBuilder or Automise. The process would be as follows: User Fred… --- ## [Skip an item in the List Iterator](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/skip-an-item-in-the-list-iterator/645)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 1:01am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/skip-an-item-in-the-list-iterator/645 "2007-11-06T01:01:39Z")
Is there a way to put any comment's mark at the beginning of any item on the list - so the List Iterator will igore this item? I would like to temporary skip an item without taking it out of the list (so I won't remember… --- ## [How to use variables without expanding?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-use-variables-without-expanding/640)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2007, 12:04pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-use-variables-without-expanding/640 "2007-11-05T12:04:30Z")
I want add a directory Delphi Library search path, the problem is FB5 expands the variables. See the example for details. This was done with FB 5.5.0.340 How can I prevent FB5 expanding the variables? --- ## [Action to read AssemblyInfo attributes?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-to-read-assemblyinfo-attributes/642)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2007, 1:27am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-to-read-assemblyinfo-attributes/642 "2007-11-05T01:27:00Z")
Hi, Is there an action for reading one or more attributes from a C# 'AssemblyInfo.cs' file? I've looked, but haven't found one (did find "Update Assembly Info", which essentially does the opposite of what I need). If t… --- ## [Inconsistant VB/DMO results in run script action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/inconsistant-vb-dmo-results-in-run-script-action/634)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2007, 1:12am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/inconsistant-vb-dmo-results-in-run-script-action/634 "2007-11-02T01:12:18Z")
I am using FB to try to script out SQL Server jobs, check in/out of source control, etc. I'm using VB and the SQL Server DMO library for this purpose. The issue I have is that within the run script action, in the sc… --- ## [Reset build stats](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/reset-build-stats/636)
**Author:** [@jaydel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/jaydel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2007, 12:54pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/reset-build-stats/636 "2007-11-01T12:54:51Z")
Now that I have my project working the way I want it to and getting successful builds all the time I'd like to reset the stats page so that only new errors show up. I know you can do a date range search but you have to … --- ## [Delete a range of files?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delete-a-range-of-files/82)
**Author:** [@steve.ng](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/steve.ng)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2007, 11:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delete-a-range-of-files/82 "2007-11-01T11:25:45Z")
I’d like to have a set (or series of steps) that iterates through a series of files in a directory that match a certain filespec. For those files, I want to delete a bunch of them based on some “age” criteria: 1. Keep o… --- ## [Does Forum 'Search' work?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/does-forum-search-work/632)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2007, 12:28pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/does-forum-search-work/632 "2007-10-31T12:28:02Z")
The forum search doesn't seem to be working for me... always end up with empty results, even when I search on "Builder". I've tried both IE7 and Firefox. Anyone else having this problem? Thanks. --- ## [Advice wanted for partitioning FB Projects and Action Lists across dev branches](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/advice-wanted-for-partitioning-fb-projects-and-action-lists-across-dev-branches/633)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2007, 2:59am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/advice-wanted-for-partitioning-fb-projects-and-action-lists-across-dev-branches/633 "2007-10-31T02:59:53Z")
I'm new to FB (day 10 of eval) and trying to figure out the best way to partition FB projects and action lists in our development environment. We do mostly .NET WinForms applications, and use Perforce for source control.… --- ## [Variables not working](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variables-not-working/628)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2007, 11:45am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variables-not-working/628 "2007-10-30T11:45:58Z")
I have an include project for defining all of my variables. Most of the variables are working but there are a few that, according to the log, get created but i cannot find them and when i try and use them, FB says they d… --- ## [BizTalk Deploy](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/biztalk-deploy/631)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2007, 7:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/biztalk-deploy/631 "2007-10-28T07:56:25Z")
Hi Did anybody write any Actions for BizTalk? Shahar --- ## [Enviroment Variables - Delphi 2006](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enviroment-variables-delphi-2006/630)
**Author:** [@srowat](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/srowat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2007, 7:32am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enviroment-variables-delphi-2006/630 "2007-10-27T07:32:33Z")
Hi, I've just started evaluating FinalBuilder and I'm having difficulty compiling my Delphi 2006 project. I use a lot of Enviroment Variables in my Libarary Path and when I attempt to execute the Compile Delphi Win32 ac… --- ## [ANT Project action and parameter](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ant-project-action-and-parameter/619)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2007, 2:40am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ant-project-action-and-parameter/619 "2007-10-26T02:40:58Z")
Hello. We use an "execute progam" action to call an ANT build script. Program File: %ANT\_PATH%\\bin\\ant.bat Parameters: -logger org.apache.tools.ant.listener.MailLogger -f %BUILDDIR%\\build.xml %ANT\_TARGETS% Start In: %BUI… [Previous page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/discussion/14.md?page=71) [Next page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/discussion/14.md?page=73)