# Discussion **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/discussion/14.md?page=89 [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:** 90 --- ## [Read text file into variable](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/read-text-file-into-variable/114)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 3:12am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/read-text-file-into-variable/114 "2006-06-28T03:12:41Z")
I am trying to read a text file into a variable, then output the variable in the email body as HTML. %var% But i found that it always print everything into one line, even though the text file content has several lines.… --- ## [Storing Output from a step to a vairable](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/storing-output-from-a-step-to-a-vairable/117)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 2:02am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/storing-output-from-a-step-to-a-vairable/117 "2006-06-27T02:02:12Z")
Hi guys, I have a small FB project which syncs code from perforce and then builds it. How can i check the output from the sync from perforce part, check if all code is sync to head, if so skip the vs.net build, else do… --- ## [Please help! FB4 Installshiled Pro 12 Error](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/please-help-fb4-installshiled-pro-12-error/112)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2006, 12:28pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/please-help-fb4-installshiled-pro-12-error/112 "2006-06-22T12:28:10Z")
I upgraded our Installshield pro 11 project (with .ism project, was originally a Installshield Developer Project), and then installed FB4. When I run FB4 it errors out at the installsgield project (the path for the insta… --- ## [How to open a file for write](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-open-a-file-for-write/115)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2006, 1:07am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/how-to-open-a-file-for-write/115 "2006-06-22T01:07:13Z")
Hello, I am trying to create a file and add content to it dynamically but no luck. I can open a file for read using: ForReading = 1; fs = new ActiveXObject(“Scripting.FileSystemObject”); a = fs.OpenTextFile(SUBMISSIONFI… --- ## [SourceSafe user not found?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/sourcesafe-user-not-found/98)
**Author:** [@matth](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/matth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 8:53am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/sourcesafe-user-not-found/98 "2006-06-21T08:53:02Z")
I’ve just downloaded a trial of FB4 and I’m stuck on task #1. Get Latest from SourceSafe. I receive an error “Unable to open Source Safe Database. User ‘hansenm’ not found.” when I try to select a Project. I’ve confi… --- ## [FB4 + InstallShield 11.5](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb4-installshield-11-5/113)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 1:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/fb4-installshield-11-5/113 "2006-06-20T01:20:32Z")
Hi I’m trying to get FB4 (or even FB3 for that matter) to build an InstallShield project. I am using the InstallShield Windows Installer action. When I run that action, the Build Log window indicates that it is running t… --- ## [TFS Source control](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-source-control/110)
**Author:** [@raoul](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/raoul)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2006, 8:21am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/tfs-source-control/110 "2006-06-19T08:21:02Z")
Hi all, I am currently investigating FB and TFS. We previously used VSS, so I thought I just change the actions piece by piece… But some of the things I can’t get done. I would like to check out files from multiple fol… --- ## [Execute application - logging failures](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/execute-application-logging-failures/111)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2006, 1:52am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/execute-application-logging-failures/111 "2006-06-19T01:52:45Z")
Hi all We am using FB4.1 build 199 and have come to a point where we are stuck. One of the steps in our .net build process in Final Builder calls an program using the Execute Program action. The program it calls checks … --- ## [FTP Upload of large number of files](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ftp-upload-of-large-number-of-files/108)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2006, 2:47am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ftp-upload-of-large-number-of-files/108 "2006-06-14T02:47:17Z")
I have to send a very large number of files to an FTP server. At the moment, the only way I’ve found to do it is using a File Iterator, and the FTP client. However, this means that for every file, connection will be open… --- ## [Retrieving remote environment variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/retrieving-remote-environment-variables/105)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2006, 3:10am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/retrieving-remote-environment-variables/105 "2006-06-13T03:10:40Z")
Hi, I am running a dos command on a remote computer and I want to access the remote WINDIR environment variable? How can I achieve that? If I use %windir% I get the local one. Thanks, NirS --- ## [Variable to Property Set](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variable-to-property-set/106)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2006, 3:09am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/variable-to-property-set/106 "2006-06-13T03:09:41Z")
Hi, Is there an easy way to convert an input variable to a property set (Win32 version)? I saw there is a PropertySet to variable action but not the other way. I use a Build VC6 action to compile and I want to set the… --- ## [Installshiedl X Express](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshiedl-x-express/107)
**Author:** [@pvdveen](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/pvdveen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2006, 2:25am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/installshiedl-x-express/107 "2006-06-12T02:25:19Z")
Hi Is there an option to use Installshield X Express in FB4? The installed installshield compilres all look for different project files. The express editions have the \*.ise extension. What to do? Peter --- ## [Compilable Build Scripts](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compilable-build-scripts/103)
**Author:** [@matth](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/matth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2006, 6:01am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compilable-build-scripts/103 "2006-06-06T06:01:50Z")
Some “build” products allow the build scripts to be compiled so that they can be used / run on a non-licensed machine. For example, a license is purchased for a “build developer” but the daily/nightly/weekly/etc build i… --- ## [File Sets defining FileSet Patterns](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-sets-defining-fileset-patterns/102)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 5:28am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-sets-defining-fileset-patterns/102 "2006-06-02T05:28:25Z")
Hi,I have only just started using File Sets, so I may be using it incorrectly. However here is the problem I am having.I define a FileSet, whith in it I define the Filespec as:Filespec \*.h, \*.hpp, \*.cpp, \*.pasRecursive =… --- ## [Iterating through XML nodes](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/iterating-through-xml-nodes/81)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 8:38am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/iterating-through-xml-nodes/81 "2006-06-01T08:38:53Z")
Hi, I'm trying to iterate through the node in the attached XML but with no success. I tried to look at the XML tutorials but no matter what I try the FB XML iterator rejects me :( The deepest node I was able to iterate… --- ## [HTTP Get File action question](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/http-get-file-action-question/101)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 8:37am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/http-get-file-action-question/101 "2006-06-01T08:37:59Z")
Hi, I am using the HTTP Get file in a nonortodox way :) I'm using it to send shutdown request to a remote proccess that listens to HTTP requests. The command is http://%MACHINE1%/responder?shutdown? The thing is the ac… --- ## [Recursively iterate through XML nodes](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/recursively-iterate-through-xml-nodes/97)
**Author:** [@akash](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/akash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2006, 3:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/recursively-iterate-through-xml-nodes/97 "2006-05-29T03:05:42Z")
I’m having some difficulty recursively iterating through the nodes in an XML file. The file structure is roughly: \ \RootNode MyTag MyTag MyTag MyTag\ \ I’ve created an “Iter… --- ## [Compiling Compact Framework Project](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compiling-compact-framework-project/100)
**Author:** [@phantom1024](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/phantom1024)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2006, 2:54am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/compiling-compact-framework-project/100 "2006-05-29T02:54:54Z")
Hi, Has anybody been able to compile compact framework projects? I am currently using the Microsoft C# Project compiler. I am able to define the location of all the assemblies, including the compact framework (I attac… --- ## [Suport for C++ builder 2006](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/suport-for-c-builder-2006/99)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2006, 3:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/suport-for-c-builder-2006/99 "2006-05-26T03:15:49Z")
Actualy we have a project (with several subprojects) in Borland C++ Builder 6 and we are using Final Builder 4 for our build process. My company wants to move to the new version of the borland c++ compiler, borland C++ … --- ## [Delphi 6: 'Never-build package '(whatever)' must be recompiled'](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-6-never-build-package-whatever-must-be-recompiled/96)
**Author:** [@ken\_turner](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/ken_turner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2006, 9:14am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-6-never-build-package-whatever-must-be-recompiled/96 "2006-05-22T09:14:39Z")
I'm sorry guys this is a bit off-topic being primarily a Delphi question rather than a FinalBuilder one, but I have also posted it in Experts Exchange Delphi section, and I know a lot of you FinalBuilder users are also D… --- ## [Running >1 FB4 project at same time](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/running-gt-1-fb4-project-at-same-time/95)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2006, 3:39am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/running-gt-1-fb4-project-at-same-time/95 "2006-05-22T03:39:34Z")
We have been using FB3 for over a year. I developed a generic FB3 project for doing SQL Server database builds. Called from the command line, variables specify the database name (among other things). Having one gene… --- ## [Wait for Remote Computer](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wait-for-remote-computer/89)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2006, 2:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/wait-for-remote-computer/89 "2006-05-19T02:51:20Z")
Hi, I have a problem with Wait For Remote Computer action. While it works on all the computers in my local lan, for some reason it doesn’t work with computers overseas which I have no problem connecting to them otherwis… --- ## [Incrementing version Number](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/incrementing-version-number/94)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2006, 1:57am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/incrementing-version-number/94 "2006-05-18T01:57:27Z")
I’m using finalbuilder 4 (latest build) and I’m trying to have my assembly version auto incremented. I’ms ure this is easy and I’m just doing something wrong. WHat I have done so far is this. 1) Defined a PropertySet … --- ## [XCopy - zero files affected failure](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/xcopy-zero-files-affected-failure/93)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2006, 12:59pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/xcopy-zero-files-affected-failure/93 "2006-05-17T12:59:19Z")
Hi. How can i fail the XCopy action if no files were copied? Thanks, NirS --- ## [Runnig batch files remotely](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/runnig-batch-files-remotely/91)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 4:09am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/runnig-batch-files-remotely/91 "2006-05-12T04:09:10Z")
Hi, This question is not directly about FB, if you think it’s in the wrong place, please move it. I’m using PSexec to run a batch file on a remote server, this batch files calls an exe file with parameters. When I run … --- ## [Export of DELPHI DOF files](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/export-of-delphi-dof-files/90)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 4:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/export-of-delphi-dof-files/90 "2006-05-12T04:06:48Z")
Hello, we want to export the compiler settings of DELHPI project in a DOF file. How can we do that? Do you have any example (SCRIPT)? Thank you in advance. Thomas --- ## [Dynamically creating list for Prompt for Variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/dynamically-creating-list-for-prompt-for-variables/92)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 4:03am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/dynamically-creating-list-for-prompt-for-variables/92 "2006-05-12T04:03:00Z")
I’d like to create the list of possible values for a variable of type Unsorted List in the Prompt for Variables action. I would do that using a File iterator. The question therefore is: is it possible to create a variab… --- ## [When do you recommend using FileSets?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/when-do-you-recommend-using-filesets/88)
**Author:** [@nirsilgi](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/nirsilgi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2006, 3:36am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/when-do-you-recommend-using-filesets/88 "2006-05-09T03:36:13Z")
Hi, What are the cases you recommned using FileSets? For example when copying a set of files from folder to folder is it best to use xcopy of filesets? In what other cases are filesets good? NirS --- ## [Include path for Installshield](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/include-path-for-installshield/87)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2006, 1:58am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/include-path-for-installshield/87 "2006-05-09T01:58:24Z")
Hi I am getting another error for include path. I have included “ifx.h” in the script file. so in the include path I have specified the path for ifx.h, but I am getting an error saying ‘Fatal error F8511: Can’t open in… --- ## [Install Shield v 7.0 support](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/install-shield-v-7-0-support/84)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2006, 11:40am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/install-shield-v-7-0-support/84 "2006-05-04T11:40:47Z")
Hi I am using FinalBuilder 4 licensed version. I need to integrate the Installshiled installer in the build script, I have set the script file, ifx.obl and isrt.obl file. But when I try to run this commond I get an erro… [Previous page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/discussion/14.md?page=88) [Next page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/discussion/14.md?page=90)