Using the file details pane

The Surround SCM file details pane provides a convenient way to work with files and access file commands. It displays the selected file’s properties, history, check out status, and sharing information.

  1. Choose View > File Details Pane to view the file details pane.
  2. Select a Surround SCM file.
  3. The File Details Pane is populated with the corresponding information.

  4. Click the Properties tab to view file property information.
  5. This tab includes the following information: Branch, File, Size, Latest version, Last modified, Last checked in, File type, Status, Locked by, and Check out location.

  6. Click the History tab to view a source file’s history and work with a historic version of the file.

You can view file details, get or check out a file, create a label, select two version of a file to see differences, and view or edit the file. You can also filter the history to display specific files. For more information see Viewing file history.

  1. Click the Check Out tab to view the check out information.
  2. Click the Sharing tab to view shared file information.