Adding files

Did you know? Visual Studio .NET is used to illustrate the integration. These commands can also be accessed through other IDEs. Refer to the application’s documentation for information specific to the IDE you are working with.

You can add all files in a workspace or a project to Surround SCM. You can also add single files to Surround SCM. This example illustrates adding all files in a repository.

  1. Open the solution that contains the files you want to add to source control.
  2. Select the FileView pane.
  3. The FileView pane shows relationships among the projects and files included in the project workspace. This pane also includes icons that provide information about the files.

  4. Choose Project > Source Control > Add to Source Control.
  5. You may be prompted to configure your Surround SCM connection. Enter the server name, port number, your username and password, and click OK. See Changing your password for information.

  6. The SCM Repository Browser opens.
  7. Select the branch that contains the repository you want to use. Next, select the repository that contains the files you want to add and click OK.
  8. You can also create a new repository. Source control files are added to the new repository. For more information, see Creating repositories.

  9. The Add to Source Control dialog box opens.
  10. All files found in the repository are selected. Clear the check box if you do not want to add a file to source control.

  11. Click Advanced to select advanced add options.
  12. The Advanced Add Options dialog box opens.

  13. Select any options and click OK.
  14. You return to the Add to Source Control dialog box.

  15. Click OK to add the files.
  16. The selected files are added to Surround SCM.