Getting files

Get files when you want to view a file but do not need to make any changes. You can also view files without getting a copy. See Viewing files.

Note: Default values can be set for the Get File(s) dialog box. For more information, see Setting file dialog default options.
  1. Select the files or repository and choose Activities > Get.
  2. The Get File(s) dialog box opens.

  3. Location defaults to the working directory for the repository. Click Browse to select a different directory.
  4. Select Recursive to include all child repositories.
  5. Files in the selected repository and any child repositories are copied into their working directory.

  6. Select Force file retrieval from server to get the server copy of the file.
  7. Click OK to get the file(s).
  8. Surround SCM copies the files or repositories into the specified directory.

Advanced get

Advanced get includes additional options.

  1. Select the files or repository and choose Activities > Get.
  2. The Get File(s) dialog box opens.

  3. Click Advanced to expand the Get File(s) options.
  4. Select Make files writable to leave the files in read-write mode.
  5. Select a Replace writable option.
  6. This option specifies what to do if a writable file is found.

  7. Select a File timestamp option.
  8. This is the timestamp used when files are retrieved from the server.

  9. Select a Get Based On option.
  10. Click OK to get the file(s).
  11. Surround SCM copies the files or repositories into the specified directory.

    Note: If a writable file is found and you merge the files, the merge utility opens. The Get operation complete after the files are reviewed and merged.