The -V option enables you to specify earlier versions of files or projects. For example, you may want to view the exact state of a project or file from last month.
The following table lists ways to use the -V option.
| Option | Description |
| -V14 | Displays version 14. |
| -Vd2-29-92 | Displays the version dated 2-29-92. |
| "-VLFinal Beta" | Displays the version with the label Final Beta. |
The -V option displays all files and projects identified by the version number specified on the command line. You can also specify a version number for one particular item, by following that item with a semicolon and then the version number.
The following table shows how to specify a particular item on the command line.
| Option | Description |
| Help.C;14 | Displays version 14 of Help.C. |
| Show.prg;d2-29-92 | Displays Show.prg as it appeared on 2-29-92. |
| "$/CW;L Beta 1" | Displays the version of the project $/CW with the label Beta 1. |
Occasionally, you will want to reference a time along with the date in a VSS command. To do this, use the -vd switch.
For example, to list the history of the $/Test project from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. on 3/3/95, issue the command:
ss history $/test -vd3/03/95;3:00p~3/03/95;9:00a
In the preceding command "a" or "p", refers to a.m. or p.m. respectively. The tilde (~) indicates that you want the history between the dates and times specified. Note that the later date and time must be specified first.