Demote by File

When you demote a file, you move it out of the default group of active files in the source stream and you move all active versions of it to a child stream (the destination stream) where it is added to that stream’s default group if there is no newer version of the file.

Note that after demoting a file, the source stream inherits the version of the file from its backing stream. Consequently, other versions of the file are no longer present in the source stream, although they exist in the destination stream.

How to Demote by File

To demote a version by file:

1.	In the StreamBrowser, specify Active Files as the Active Group Mode and select the elements you want to demote.

2.	Click the Demote button () on the StreamBrowser toolbar.

Alternative: Right-click and choose Demote from the context menu.

If the current stream has more than one child stream or workspace, AccuRev displays the Choose a destination stream for the demote dialog box:

Select the destination stream or workspace and click OK.

Note: The dialog box displays only those workspaces belonging to the current user.

The Demote dialog box appears.

3.	In the Comment field, optionally enter a reason for the demote operation.

Tip: AccuRev retains the comment you entered from your most recent demote.

4.	If there are any files listed that you do not wish to demote at this time, clear that file’s Demote checkbox.

5.	Click the Demote button.

The version is no longer in the source stream but it is now active in the destination stream.