How To Set the Working Directory in SourceSafe Macintosh

 Last reviewed: June 2, 1997
Article ID: Q156512

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe for Macintosh, version 4.0a
  • Microsoft SourceSafe for Macintosh, versions 3.04, 3.1

SUMMARY

In Visual SourceSafe for Macintosh, the working directory is not set through normal means. In SourceSafe Explorer for other platforms, there is a menu option for Set Working Directory. In SourceSafe for Macintosh, which is hosted in MPW, there is no menu option. This article describes how to set the working directory.

NOTE: VSS for the MAC version 5 is manufactured by Metrowerks, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

MORE INFORMATION

The working directory can be set using any of the following methods:

  1. Add Force_Dir=Yes to the project section of the .ini file:

    [$/Project1] Force_Dir=Yes Dir (Mac) = Macintosh hd:ssWork:

  2. Use the Set Directory command in the MPW Directory menu.

  3. Use the -GL switch on commands, such as:

    ss checkout <filename> -GLMacintosh hd:ssWork:

NOTE: Method 3 will not set the working directory for a project but will copy a file to the specified directory, not to the current or working directory. Note that there is no space after the -GL switch.

Additional reference words: ssconfig
Keywords : ssafe ssconfig kb3rdparty kbhowto kbusage
Version : 3.04 3.10 4.00a
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbhowto
Resolution Type : kbcode

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Last reviewed: June 2, 1997
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