When you check in a file,
StarTeam creates a new revision of that file.
StarTeam archives either the entire file or differences between it and the last revision.
Tip: If you have made changes to multiple files, you can commit the entire project. Right click on the root project node in the
Solution Explorer, and choose
to check in all modified files.
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Right click on the file name in the
Solution Explorer and choose
Check In.
Tip: In either the
Code or
Design views, right click on the
filename tab, and choose
Check In.
The
Check In Files dialog box opens.
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Type a description of the changes made to the file in the
Summary Comment field. This is optional but recommended.
Tip: To enter a different comment for each file, click the
Detail Comment button and type a description.
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Click the
Options tab at the bottom of the dialog box.
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Choose the
Lock status. By default, the lock status is set to
Keep current, which indicates that the check in will not change the lock status of the file.
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Choose additional options in this dialog box, if appropriate.
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Click
OK.
The project source files are checked into the
StarTeam repository. The status of the
StarTeam operation displays in the
Output window.
Note: If you have a change request (CR) or other component item open in
Visual Studio, but the same item is modified and saved by a different client prior to you saving the item in
Visual Studio, a message stating
A newer version of the item name exists on the server is displayed. If you save the item again, the message is not displayed.