Tuto WEBDEV 25

Part 12: Source Code Manager 415 Offline mode The SCM allows you to work in offline mode. This mode allows a developer (who is using a laptop, for example) to continue working on a project found in the repository while being disconnected. The principle is simple: • before the disconnection, on the "SCM" pane, in the "Other actions" group, expand "Remote work" and select "Disconnect to work offline". • during the reconnection, on the "SCM" pane, in the "Other actions" group, expand "Remote work" and select "Reconnect and synchronize". Then, all you have to do is check the modified elements back in. In offline mode, there are two solutions to check out elements: • No element is checked out from the SCM. The other developers will be able to work on the same elements as you while you are working in offline mode. When you reconnect to the SCM, the modifications made by yourself to the element will have to be merged with the modifications made by the other developers. • The elements that you want to modify are checked out in exclusive mode. No one else can use the element while you are working in offline mode. SCM administrator The SCM administrator is used to directly handle the different projects included in the source code manager. It allows you to: • manage the repositories (creation, connection to a repository). • manage the files and directories found in a project of repository (add, delete, rename, ... files and directories). • manage the different files of the repository (check-in, check-out, share, etc.). • start some tools (options, maintenance, etc.). • show the history of an element. • show the status of elements. • perform backups. • grant rights to the different SCM users. • list the projects in which you are taking part in order to dissociate from them (if necessary).