Recursive Initialization Variable

See Also

Indicates whether VSS operations act recursively by default.

Syntax

Recursive = {Yes|No}

Example

Indicates that commands operate only on the current or specified project, without going into all subprojects:

Recursive = No

Remarks

Many VSS commands (such as Get or Show History) can be performed on a specific project (and all the files directly in it), or recursively down an entire project tree. You can always make a particular command recursive by choosing the appropriate check box in VSS Explorer, or specifying the -R command-line option. If you set this variable to Yes, however, all commands are recursive by default.

You can also set this variable in your SS.INI file by using the Act on Projects Recursively option on the General tab in the SourceSafe Options dialog box.