# Feature Requests **URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/feature-requests/9.md?page=14 [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:** 15 --- ## [ADO Connection Define](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ado-connection-define/3877)
**Author:** [@dmirapalheta](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dmirapalheta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2007, 3:04am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ado-connection-define/3877 "2007-08-06T03:04:14Z")
I was improving my project performance when I realized that all my ADO actions delaied from 3 to 10s to connect to the database. Well, I have counted 13 ADO actions plus 3 for each item I build. Suppose I have a build … --- ## [Action comment](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-comment/3876)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 9:06am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/action-comment/3876 "2007-08-01T09:06:11Z")
How about a field in the action list screen showing the actual text of the comment. I'm finding that I very rarely use the comment field because it's not visible enough. Instead I embed the comment in the title of the ac… --- ## [Order of ini sections when writing to ini file](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/order-of-ini-sections-when-writing-to-ini-file/3875)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 7:51am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/order-of-ini-sections-when-writing-to-ini-file/3875 "2007-08-01T07:51:51Z")
The Save Variables to Ini file action always seems to move the relevant section to the end of the file. Which is kind of annoying. Could it not just replace it where it is? Steve --- ## [SSH Support?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ssh-support/3873)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2007, 2:43am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ssh-support/3873 "2007-07-19T02:43:47Z")
In this topic https://www.finalbuilder.com/Default.aspx?tabid=53&forumid=1&tpage=1&view=topic&postid=932#933 you spoke of adding SSH support to Final Builder. Any updates to this? Thanks! Love your product! --- ## [Ability to compile SSIS projects (\*.dtproj)](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ability-to-compile-ssis-projects-dtproj/3864)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2007, 9:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ability-to-compile-ssis-projects-dtproj/3864 "2007-07-04T09:05:14Z")
Hi there. We would like to compile our SSIS (Sql Server Integration Services) project in order to get the mainfest file into our build output. I tried to use the MSBuild action, but got the following error: C:\\espen\\Docu… --- ## [Search variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/search-variables/3871)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2007, 8:26am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/search-variables/3871 "2007-06-27T08:26:09Z")
I think it would be useful if a search would look in the current and/or default values of variables. The reason is you often search the project for something like a directory name, but get no results because it's actuall… --- ## [Different Installed Versions of InstallShield](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/different-installed-versions-of-installshield/3868)
**Author:** [@jed624](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/jed624)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2007, 4:17am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/different-installed-versions-of-installshield/3868 "2007-06-22T04:17:07Z")
I have a build machine that has multiple versions of InstallShiled installed on it - because we have multiple versions of our software utilizing different versions of IS. Right now we have IS 11.5 and 12. Later we'll a… --- ## [Set color for multiple actions](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/set-color-for-multiple-actions/3869)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2007, 4:08am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/set-color-for-multiple-actions/3869 "2007-06-22T04:08:49Z")
Colours would be more useful if you could select multiple actions at once, right-click, then choose a color from a context menu. Steve --- ## [Global variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/global-variables/3867)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2007, 7:03am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/global-variables/3867 "2007-06-21T07:03:19Z")
I've only ever used project variables in the past, but today was considering having variables that are used across projects. But there are only "user" variables and no "project" variables. That means that potentially, if… --- ## [DateTime variable](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/datetime-variable/3866)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 10:10am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/datetime-variable/3866 "2007-06-19T10:10:21Z")
How about a variable called DateTime (or separate ones if you prefer) that always contains the current time in some standard format? It would be handy to be able to just drop into various expressions without having to ex… --- ## [Evaluation of variable expressions](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/evaluation-of-variable-expressions/3865)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 9:26am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/evaluation-of-variable-expressions/3865 "2007-06-13T09:26:41Z")
Currently if you have a string in a field somewhere like "%drive%\\%directory%" you can put your mouse over it to see the evalution in a tooltip. But it doesn't work the best because the tip disappears after a few seconds… --- ## [Ctrl+I](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ctrl-i/3861)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 7:07am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ctrl-i/3861 "2007-06-13T07:07:39Z")
It'd be nice if Ctrl+I worked better even when that whole pane was hidden. Strangely it actually works fine, you just can't see it. Perhaps it should temporarily expand the pane, let you type in search terms and when you… --- ## [Font Name/Style/Size in Right Page Tree Nodes](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/font-name-style-size-in-right-page-tree-nodes/3863)
**Author:** [@bgraffin](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/bgraffin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 6:26am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/font-name-style-size-in-right-page-tree-nodes/3863 "2007-06-13T06:26:09Z")
Dear Sirs, I am a current user of FinalBuilder and Automise. I use FinalBuilder to compile a project that contain a collection of 80+/- OCX's, DLL's, and EXE's. Each of these is EXECrypted, I clean up folders, upload w… --- ## [Sorting used variables first](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/sorting-used-variables-first/3862)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2007, 6:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/sorting-used-variables-first/3862 "2007-06-08T06:56:42Z")
Just a thought: in the Load Variables from INI and Prompt for Variables (enhanced) actions, could variables that are being used (ie, are selected for the action) be shown first? I tend to have a lot of variables, and oft… --- ## [List iterator](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/list-iterator/3860)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 6:15am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/list-iterator/3860 "2007-06-06T06:15:25Z")
It's great being able to iterate over items in a variable, but currently it only works if the items are CR/LF separated. It'd be great to be able to iterate over space- or comma-separated items, too. Either as an extensi… --- ## [Organize Project Variables: Hierarchy?](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/organize-project-variables-hierarchy/3859)
**Author:** [@miracle2k](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/miracle2k)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2007, 3:37am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/organize-project-variables-hierarchy/3859 "2007-05-29T03:37:33Z")
I mentioned in a previos thread (https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums.aspx?forumid=1&postid=3053&view=topic) that I wasn’t quite satisfied with having a large number of variables defined globally, although they may only b… --- ## [Copy validation errors](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/copy-validation-errors/3857)
**Author:** [@dmirapalheta](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/dmirapalheta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 1:27am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/copy-validation-errors/3857 "2007-05-25T01:27:35Z")
I was migrating my actions to FinalBuilder 5 (also my action assemblies to .net 2.0) when I got the attached error. As the error text is too long and there isn't option to copy the text I can't read it all. Could you… --- ## [Show me non-used variables](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/show-me-non-used-variables/3855)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2007, 11:52am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/show-me-non-used-variables/3855 "2007-05-24T11:52:22Z")
hi It would be nice to see non-used variables. - So I can delete them ... My script has gone a long way. Thanks Daphna --- ## [Output iterator](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/output-iterator/3856)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2007, 6:04am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/output-iterator/3856 "2007-05-24T06:04:17Z")
Ever thought of an "output iterator"? It would start by executing a program of some type, then iterating over each line of output. It would make it easy to have a very simple filter. For example today I wanted to filter … --- ## [Prompt for variables with buttons!](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prompt-for-variables-with-buttons/3854)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2007, 6:41am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/prompt-for-variables-with-buttons/3854 "2007-05-16T06:41:05Z")
Hi, How about adding an extra field type: Button list. It would behave exactly as Unsorted List, but instead of seeing this: Build type: Product 1 Product 2 … \[ OK \] You would see this: \[ Product 1 \] \[ Produc… --- ## [Delete files recursively](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delete-files-recursively/3839)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2007, 9:21am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delete-files-recursively/3839 "2007-05-07T09:21:59Z")
Strangely, in the set of actions Delete File(s), Delete Directory, FileSet Delete Files, there doesn’t seem to be an easy way to recursively delete files matching a filemask. In fact, the easiest way appears to be to cre… --- ## [CA Harvest Support](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ca-harvest-support/3853)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 1:16am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ca-harvest-support/3853 "2007-04-20T01:16:37Z")
I am currently evaluating adding FileBuilder to our build environment, but we utilize CA Harvest for source control. Are there any plans to add a Harvest plugin in the near future? --- ## [Copy files option: copy empty directories](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/copy-files-option-copy-empty-directories/3852)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2007, 5:11am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/copy-files-option-copy-empty-directories/3852 "2007-04-18T05:11:44Z")
I just found a problem with a project caused by Copy File(s) not copying empty directories. I guess I will have to use Xcopy? Just thought I would mention it - I could see arguments for not adding that option to that act… --- ## [File iterator search order](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-iterator-search-order/3850)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2007, 5:09am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-iterator-search-order/3850 "2007-04-18T05:09:56Z")
How about being able to specify the order in which files are iterated over? For example: - alphabetically - by date - by size Explanation: This would be useful to me at the moment as I’m building a list of completed bui… --- ## [Delphi 2007](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-2007/3851)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2007, 2:56am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/delphi-2007/3851 "2007-04-18T02:56:18Z")
Delphi 2007 compiler suport missing … --- ## [Microsoft C++ Compiler/Project Compiler](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/microsoft-c-compiler-project-compiler/3849)
**Author:** [@jjehander](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/jjehander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 2:39am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/microsoft-c-compiler-project-compiler/3849 "2007-04-10T02:39:55Z")
Hi. I'm using FinalBuilder to build multiple products containing both C# and C++ projects. In order to make the build script more generic i need to be able to dynamically select the projects to build with a specific acti… --- ## [File tracking](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-tracking/3848)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2007, 7:05am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/file-tracking/3848 "2007-04-02T07:05:05Z")
This would obviously be a fairly major change. Here’s my idea: FB monitors a specified “build directory”. It compares the contents of that directory before and after every action. Then, after a build, you can view a list… --- ## [PowerShell](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/powershell/3745)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2007, 12:55pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/powershell/3745 "2007-03-30T12:55:53Z")
I would like to see support for Microsoft PowerShell, that will be released later this year. --- ## [MBUnit for unit testing](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/mbunit-for-unit-testing/3847)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2007, 3:20am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/mbunit-for-unit-testing/3847 "2007-03-30T03:20:54Z")
MBUnit support in area ‘Testing Tools’ would be very welcome. MBUnit is a more (and more active) open source project (like NUnit) for testing .net/C# applications. Homepage: http://www.mertner.com/confluence/display/Mb… --- ## [Loading old logs](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/loading-old-logs/3845)
**Author:** [@stevage](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/stevage)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2007, 9:55am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/loading-old-logs/3845 "2007-03-29T09:55:27Z")
I’m not totally sure what I’m asking for, so I’ll describe my problem first. I have builds that involve thousands of actions - one currently is topping 11,000. For even medium sized builds, I find the little “Build log”… [Previous page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/feature-requests/9.md?page=13) [Next page](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/c/finalbuilder/feature-requests/9.md?page=15)