INFO: Sharing SourceSafe Projects

 Last reviewed: May 23, 1997
Article ID: Q132923
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SourceSafe for Windows, version 3.1
  • Microsoft SourceSafe for MS-DOS, version 3.1
  • Microsoft SourceSafe for Windows NT, version 3.1

SUMMARY

This article describes the two methods of sharing projects in SourceSafe. In addition, the article shows how to identify shared projects and how they are shared.

MORE INFORMATION

When you share Projects, SourceSafe shares all of the files in the project and its subprojects if you select recursive.

While the multiple pages icon indicates that a file has been shared, you may forget where the file is located in other projects. The LINKS command can display the locations of the shared file in other projects.

Example 1 - Sharing the most recent version of the project

  1. Highlight the Location where you want to move the project. For this 

        example, suppose we create a new project in the $/ (root) project.

  2. Select Share from the SourceSafe menu.

  3. Highlight the $/<orig. project> project in the Projects: list box.

  4. Select the Share push button.

  5. Type the <new project> in the New Name text box.

  6. Select the Recursive check box.

  7. Select OK.

Example 2 - Sharing a specific version of a project

You can also select a specific version of a project from the history window. The only difference between sharing a specific version of a file and sharing a specific version of a project is the dialog that allows you to select where you want to share the project.

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Version : 3.1
Platform : MS-DOS NT WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 23, 1997
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