FIX: Can't Save 'Assume Proj Based on Working Dir' Setting

 Last reviewed: August 25, 1997
Article ID: Q140319
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe for Windows NT, versions 4.0, 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe for Windows 95, versions 4.0, 5.0

SYMPTOMS

If you log in as Admin, the Option "Assume Project based on working directory" cannot be saved by using the Command Line Options tabbed dialog box reached by clicking Options on the Tools menu.

CAUSE

This problem is caused by a conflict in the Ss.ini file settings: 

   Force_Dir (CL) = Yes
   Force_Prj = Yes
These two settings conflict because the Force_Dir setting forces current directory to change to the current project's working directory. Whereas, the Force_Prj setting forces the current project to change to the project where the Working directory matches the current directory.

RESOLUTION

Set the desired command line option manually in the Ss.ini file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

This problem has been fixed in Visual SourceSafe 5.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Install Visual SourceSafe 4.0, Build 0831, under Windows 95.

  2. Run the 32-bit Ssexp.exe program, and log on as admin.

  3. On the Tools menu, click Options, and click the Command Line Options tab.

  4. Select the "Assume Project based on Working directory" check box, and click OK.

  5. On the Tools menu, click Options again. You will see that the "Assume Project based on Working directory" check box is clear, but the "Assume working directory based on current project" setting is selected. 
Keywords          : fixlist500 SourceSafe vbwin kbui kbbuglist
Version           : 4.0 5.0
Platform          : NT WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: August 25, 1997
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