CVS assumes an optimistic usage model in which multiple
users make changes to files simultaneously. However, because compare
and merge operations are not supported, the CVS Watch/Edit function
should be used to broadcast notifications to other users who may be
working on files concurrently.
Procedure
- Use the Window menu and select Preferences....
- Expand the tree menu for Team on
the left side of the Preferences window, then expand the CVS sub-menu.
- Click Watch/Edit. Set the Watch/Edit
check boxes as follows:
- CVS Watch/Edit: Select Configure projects to use Watch/Edit
on checkout.
- When read-only files are modified in an editor: Select Send
a CVS edit notification to the server.
- Before a CVS edit notification is sent to the server: Select Always
prompt.
- Update edited files: Select Prompt to update if out
of date.
- Click OK.
- Switch to the CVS Repository Exploring perspective.
This perspective shows files on the
CVS server.
- Right-click anywhere in the blank area of the CVS repository
view. Select New > Repository location.
- Enter settings supplied by the CVS system administrator.
These settings should include the following:
- Host
- Repository path
- User
- Password
- Connection type
Results
Now the view can be populated.