Source Tree view

The Source Tree view is the most used Surround SCM view. Many users will only have access to this view. Most file-related commands such as checking in files are accessed from the Source Tree view. You can customize the Source Tree view. For more information see Customizing the Source Tree view.

Menu bar

Contains the available menus. Menu commands vary depending on the function you are performing and your security permissions. If a menu command is greyed out and unavailable you do not have access to that command or the command is not available for the view you are in. For details, see Surround SCM menus.

Toolbars

Toolbars provide access to the most used Surround SCM commands. Surround SCM includes Edit, View, Activities, Repository, Branch, and Administration toolbars. For details, see Surround SCM toolbars.

Branches menu

Contains a list of all branches you can access.

Branches pane

Displays the available branches. It contains the same list of branches available from the Branches menu. Data is displayed in a tree view. Clicking a plus sign expands the selected branch; clicking a minus sign collapses the branch.

Shortcut menus

Open when you right-click on views and panes. The specific commands on each shortcut menu vary depending on the function you are performing and your security permissions.

Repositories pane

Displays the available repositories. After selecting a branch, this pane is populated with the repositories in the selected branch. Data is displayed in a tree view. Clicking a plus sign expands the selected repository; clicking a minus sign collapses the repository.

SCM files pane

Displays the selected repository’s source files. After selecting a repository, this pane is populated with the files in the selected repository. This pane includes the following columns: Filename, Timestamp, Locked By, Status, Type, Version, and Check Out Location. You can also add a graphical status indicator to a column. For details, see Customizing the Source Tree view.

File details pane

Displays the selected file’s properties, history, check out status, and sharing information. Provides a convenient way to work with files and access file commands. For more information see Using the file details pane.

Activity log

Displays the file activity log including information about files you get, check out, etc. All file information is logged. To clear the activity log choose Edit > Clear Activity Log.

Status bar

A status bar, located at the bottom of the application window, includes connection and working directory information. If you select a command from the shortcut menu, the command description is displayed on the status bar.

Tooltips

When you place the cursor over a toolbar button, a command description opens.