Chapter 8 Managing document versions in the repository

Creating a branch

When you connect for the first time to the repository, the <Default> branch is automatically created. This branch is like the trunk of the version tree. You can create branches using the <Default> branch as a base branch.

Users with the Manage Branches right can create branches in the repository. Usually, the user allowed to create branches in a project is the team leader.

When you create a branch, you have to define the following properties:

Property Description
Name The name of the item which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users
Code The technical name of the item used for generating code or scripts, which may be abbreviated, and should not generally include spaces
Comment Additional information about the branch
Base branch Name of the branch from which the current branch is created. You can define a base branch or select <None> in this case the new branch does not have a base branch

Steps To create a branch:

  1. Select Repository→Branches.

    The List of Branches displays the <Default> branch, this branch is created by default the first time you connect to the repository.
  2. Click the Add a Row tool.

    A new branch is added to the list.
  3. Click Apply.
  4. Click the Properties tool.

    The branch property sheet appears.
  5. Type a name in the Name box.
  6. Type a code in the Code box.
  7. Type a comment in the Comment box.
  8. Select a base branch in the Base Branch dropdown listbox.
  9. Click OK in each of the dialog boxes.

 

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