INFO: Branching or Separating SourceSafe Files and Projects (132921)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SourceSafe for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft SourceSafe for MS-DOS 3.1
  • Microsoft SourceSafe for Windows NT 3.1
This article was previously published under Q132921

SUMMARY

Creating a branch is useful when you want to continue along two different directions in a single application.

MORE INFORMATION

After sharing the file, you can choose to separate immediately (branch) by selecting the 'Separate after share' checkbox. The steps for doing this are listed below. The other option, is to separate after you have previously shared the file. In the interface, selecting the Separate option on the SourceSafe menu item does this. You cannot, however, create a branch of a project in a subproject of that project. The error "A project cannot be shared under a descendant" will occur.

Because branching is an extension of share, you can also branch files and projects at a specific version.

More information on sharing can be found in the following articles:

132922 Sharing SourceSafe Files

132923 Sharing SourceSafe Projects

Step-by-Step Example

  1. Highlight the project that you want to share.
  2. Select SourceSafe from the menu, then select Share.
  3. Choose the project.
  4. Select the Separate after share checkbox.
  5. Select the Share push button.
  6. Select the Recursive checkbox.
  7. Select the OK push button.
Notice that the new project's files do not have the multiple pages icon. If you make changes to these files, they will not be reflected on the original project.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/18/2003
Keywords:kbinfo kbusage KB132921
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