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## [How do I run an .exe file remotely?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-do-i-run-an-exe-file-remotely/2557)

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**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-do-i-run-an-exe-file-remotely/2557 "2017-07-17T01:25:07Z")

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I need to run a .exe file remotely, and I need to be able to choose options after the .exe file runs. Is there a way for me to make it run in the foreground, so I can send keys to it? If not, is there a way to send key…

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## [Do custom actions need to be redone going from FB7 to FB8](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/do-custom-actions-need-to-be-redone-going-from-fb7-to-fb8/2556)

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**Author:** [@garthbf](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/garthbf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/do-custom-actions-need-to-be-redone-going-from-fb7-to-fb8/2556 "2017-07-14T01:12:59Z")

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We have a bunch of custom actions we created with action studio that uses C# to execute. what do we need to do if anything to make these work with FB 8? thanks.

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## [Any way to get Git branch name into a variable?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/any-way-to-get-git-branch-name-into-a-variable/2554)

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**Author:** [@mikef74](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mikef74)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/any-way-to-get-git-branch-name-into-a-variable/2554 "2017-07-09T03:38:34Z")

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I need to know what branch I’m to do certain things based on the branch being run. I can’t see any way to do this with the current set of Git-based actions. If there is a way, please let me know. If there isn’t curren…

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## [Prefer 32 bit property Build VS.Net Solution](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prefer-32-bit-property-build-vs-net-solution/2552)

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**Author:** [@dschipper](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dschipper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 3:54am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prefer-32-bit-property-build-vs-net-solution/2552 "2017-06-26T03:54:06Z")

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How can I set the Prefer-32 bit property to true in the before action scripting (javascript) for a Build VS.Net Solution?

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## [Pass parameter in Run DOS action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/pass-parameter-in-run-dos-action/2553)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 5:18am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/pass-parameter-in-run-dos-action/2553 "2017-06-23T05:18:00Z")

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Hello! I’m trying to start exe file on remote server and I want to pass the path of my exe file to bat file which I run in Run DOS action. The code of bat is: pushd \\server\\folder\\Reports --the path to my exe file mypro…

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## [Finalbuilder - Where is the SFTP action?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-where-is-the-sftp-action/2550)

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**Author:** [@marius](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/marius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-where-is-the-sftp-action/2550 "2017-06-21T01:15:21Z")

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Hello, According to the help file there is a sftp option. But we cannot find and use it (it is not under ‘internet’ and it does not popup when filtering the available actions). Where can we find it? (Do we need to ins…

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## [Finalbuider - FTPS / FTPES](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuider-ftps-ftpes/2551)

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**Author:** [@marius](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/marius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuider-ftps-ftpes/2551 "2017-06-21T01:14:31Z")

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Hello, Does Finalbuilder support the FTPES protocol? https://www.cerberusftp.com/support/help/ftp-support/ Does Finalbuilder support ftps (or is that the same as sftp)? Thanks and regards, Marius

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## [Error when delete directory after XCopy](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-when-delete-directory-after-xcopy/2549)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/error-when-delete-directory-after-xcopy/2549 "2017-06-14T02:19:43Z")

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Hello! I’m using Final Builder 8 build 8.0.0.2083. I’m trying to delete directory on remote computer. Before this I copy all content of this folder to another folder with XCopy action. After, I’m calling Delete Directory…

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## [Action does not implement the IFBCustomAction interface](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-does-not-implement-the-ifbcustomaction-interface/2547)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-does-not-implement-the-ifbcustomaction-interface/2547 "2017-06-13T12:41:16Z")

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I use Final Builder 8 build 8.0.0.2083 I add new Custom Action and Implement it in my .NET project. However, when I try to add it to Final builder project and run it, I got this error: Error Executing Action: Action does…

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## [Email send fails but log does not tell me why](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/email-send-fails-but-log-does-not-tell-me-why/2548)

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**Author:** [@dressel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dressel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/email-send-fails-but-log-does-not-tell-me-why/2548 "2017-06-13T03:38:04Z")

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FB 8.0.0.1864 I have setup a new Exchange email server and am trying to get the build process to send an email, but it is not working. It shows a failure, but the log acts like it is fine.Below is the log of the Send…

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## [Serialization ID missing](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/serialization-id-missing/2546)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/serialization-id-missing/2546 "2017-06-13T02:15:34Z")

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I use Final Builder 8 build 8.0.0.2083 I open with it my old project, created in Final Builder 7. Right after opening, I saw this messages ERROR while loading FinalBuilder package C:\\Program Files (x86)\\FinalBuilder 8\\Ac…

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## [What is the best solution for the missing user variables in FB8?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/what-is-the-best-solution-for-the-missing-user-variables-in-fb8/2545)

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**Author:** [@pvdveen](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/pvdveen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/what-is-the-best-solution-for-the-missing-user-variables-in-fb8/2545 "2017-06-08T01:26:54Z")

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I just renewd our license and installed FB8 and tried to convert and run a FB7 project. this project needed user variables, but i saw that these are not present anymore in FB8. What is the best way to not have to alter…

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## [Unable to start Custom Action](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/unable-to-start-custom-action/2544)

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**Author:** [@beran](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/beran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 12:50pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/unable-to-start-custom-action/2544 "2017-06-05T12:50:45Z")

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I'm using custom actions via .NET library in Final Builder ver.7.0.0.3450 on Windows Server 2008. All of them working fine, except one. That action throws error, when I'm start project in Final Builder: An unexpected err…

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## [Compiling Delphi project using Runtime packages](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compiling-delphi-project-using-runtime-packages/2543)

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**Author:** [@sueking](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/sueking)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compiling-delphi-project-using-runtime-packages/2543 "2017-06-02T01:17:19Z")

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Has there been a change in the way runtime packages are specified ? I’ve just upgraded to Build 8.0.0.2222 because of another problem and my specification of runtime packages is not working - I’m getting FATAL: E2202 Re…

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## [FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2228 Released!](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2228-released/2542)

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**Author:** [@nevar](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nevar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 2:59am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2228-released/2542 "2017-05-31T02:59:16Z")

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Hi All FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2228 official update is available from the downloads page. To see what has changed in this build, see the version history page.

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## ['From project File' button always disabled](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/from-project-file-button-always-disabled/2541)

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**Author:** [@f.schenckel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/f.schenckel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/from-project-file-button-always-disabled/2541 "2017-05-31T01:32:40Z")

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Not sure if it’s a bug or simply a change but for a Build Delphi action the ‘From project File…’ button is always disabled up from 2213 version. In 2116 version there’s a popup menu: ‘Load project settings’ and ‘Regener…

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## [FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2218 Released!](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2218-released/2540)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 12:32pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2218-released/2540 "2017-05-25T12:32:52Z")

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Hi All FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2218 official update is available from the downloads page. To see what has changed in this build, see the version history page.

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## [Help and manual plugin](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-and-manual-plugin/2538)

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**Author:** [@dcraggs](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dcraggs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 10:55am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-and-manual-plugin/2538 "2017-05-24T10:55:53Z")

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Hi, Could you add the option to use a word template when publishing to Microsoft word in the Help and Manual plugin please. Regards Dave Craggs

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## [Delphi why this: Error expanding ProgramID](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-why-this-error-expanding-programid/2537)

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**Author:** [@f.schenckel](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/f.schenckel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 10:01am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-why-this-error-expanding-programid/2537 "2017-05-24T10:01:48Z")

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Hello, I encounter this kind of messages on some of my projects, they also sometime disappear and reappear, without known change from me, I guess depending on the current status of the dproj file… Error expanding Progr…

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## [Custom Arguments issue with VSO FB task](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/custom-arguments-issue-with-vso-fb-task/2536)

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**Author:** [@mcraciun](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/mcraciun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 2:59am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/custom-arguments-issue-with-vso-fb-task/2536 "2017-04-26T02:59:27Z")

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Hello, Please consider me a noob when it comes to VSO/FB. I’m still on the learning curve, so this may be an error of my own fault. I have some build definitions made on VSO (visualstudio.com) where I have a task that …

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## [Delphi Berlin compiler problem](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-berlin-compiler-problem/2535)

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**Author:** [@atraversi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/atraversi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 5:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-berlin-compiler-problem/2535 "2017-04-13T05:56:22Z")

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Hello: We updated our FinalBuilder (FB) to Version: 8.0.02116 that has Delphi Seatle, Berlin and Tokyo compilers. We use Delphi for our projects and recently we upgraded to Delphi 10.1 Berlin Update 2. We compile with…

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## [Enable runtime themes Delphi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enable-runtime-themes-delphi/2533)

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**Author:** [@louis](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/louis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/enable-runtime-themes-delphi/2533 "2017-04-05T04:13:19Z")

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Hi, If I build my project in the Delphi XE5 Pro IDE with enabled runtime themes my application looks like I want it to look. If I how ever run the same project in finalbuilder 8.0 it looks not the same. (icon background…

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## [FinalBuilder Visual Studio Team Services Task 1.21 released](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-visual-studio-team-services-task-1-21-released/2532)

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**Author:** [@nevar](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nevar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 12:34pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-visual-studio-team-services-task-1-21-released/2532 "2017-03-30T12:34:45Z")

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Hi All, An updated to the FinalBuilder Visual Studio Team Services task has been released. You can download or install directly into your Visual Studio Team Services from here: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/i…

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## [FinalBuilder Build Task in Microsoft Marketplace](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-build-task-in-microsoft-marketplace/2528)

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**Author:** [@jerrad.peterson](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/jerrad.peterson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 10:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-build-task-in-microsoft-marketplace/2528 "2017-03-30T10:38:27Z")

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Will the FB Build task (vsoft.finalbuilder-extension-1.0.19.vsix) from the Marketplace work with TFS2015 Update1? I can’t seem to find the same place to install it as TFS2017 has the Manage Extensions page. Perhaps this …

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## [Help and Manual eBook skin](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-and-manual-ebook-skin/2531)

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**Author:** [@sueking](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/sueking)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 6:28am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-and-manual-ebook-skin/2531 "2017-03-28T06:28:17Z")

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In H&M there is an option to provide a skin for the eBook format. Multi Media format in FB does not have a skin option. I have tried putting the skin parameter, /O=“C:\\Program files (x86)&nbsp; … \\xx.skin” into a text …

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## [Help and Manual eBook format](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-and-manual-ebook-format/2530)

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**Author:** [@sueking](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/sueking)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2017, 8:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/help-and-manual-ebook-format/2530 "2017-03-27T08:35:39Z")

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Hi, How do you select the eBook format when compiling a Help and Manual project ? Sue

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## [FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2116 Released!](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2116-released/2529)

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**Author:** [@nevar](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nevar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2017, 8:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-8-0-0-2116-released/2529 "2017-03-23T08:20:51Z")

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Hi All FinalBuilder 8.0.0.2116 official update is available from the downloads page. To see what has changed in this build, see the version history page.

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## [FinalBuilder called in Windows Task Scheduler](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-called-in-windows-task-scheduler/2527)

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**Author:** [@marcer](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/marcer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 12:27pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/finalbuilder-called-in-windows-task-scheduler/2527 "2017-03-20T12:27:31Z")

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Is it possible to call FinalBuilder with parameters -r -e in Windows Task Scheduler when my user is disconnected to the Windows?

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## [Feature Request for 7za](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/feature-request-for-7za/2524)

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**Author:** [@dumarjo](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dumarjo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 11:42am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/feature-request-for-7za/2524 "2017-02-20T11:42:00Z")

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Hi, In our project we use the 7za (Extra package) of 7zip. Is it possible to add this action in finalbuilder ? Regards Jonathan

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## [TFS Checkin for specific folder](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-checkin-for-specific-folder/2525)

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**Author:** [@dumarjo](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dumarjo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 11:14am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-checkin-for-specific-folder/2525 "2017-02-20T11:14:12Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to do a check-in on a specific folder ? We try to do a checkin in our project, and the whole workkspace have been checked in. I have this options I want to have only files and folder in the "Use …

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