Adding a Binary File to a VCS Repository

If you add binary files to a VCS repository, it is necessary to specify -kb keyword substitution option when adding the file. When you add .gif files, this option is specified automatically.

If you are using the IDE's built-in CVS client, by default you are prompted for options after you choose the Add command. If you are using the IDE's CVS command-line support or generic VCS support, you must first set the IDE to prompt you for advanced options.

To be prompted for advanced options when using the IDE's CVS command-line support or generic VCS support:

  1. Right-click the filesystem's root node, and choose Properties from the contextual menu.
  2. Set the Advanced Options property to True.

    This setting only applies the filesystem that it was set on.

If you want to add multiple files that are represented by the same node in the Explorer, and the node represents a mix of binary and textual files, you can set the options individually for each file. If you are working with the IDE's CVS command-line support or generic VCS support, select the Prompt for Input on Each Successive File checkbox when you are prompted for options.

If you are working with the IDE's built-in CVS client, choose Versioning Run CVS Command from the main window. You will be prompted to specify a working directory. Then you can specify the command you want you want to run and the individual file you want to run it on.
See also
Calling Version Control Commands
Calling CVS Commands
Reviewing VCS Command Status and Output
VCS Filesystems Settings
Global Settings for VCS Filesystems

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