Information Specific to PVCS : Branching

Branching

After checking out a configuration item with locking, the next check in puts the new revision as the next revision after the locked revision, rather than after the highest numbered revision. For example, take an item with three revisions:

 

Checking out revision 1.1 and then checking it in creates revision 1.1.1.0, a branch.

 

Checking out 1.1.1.0 and checking it in creates revision 1.1.1.1., then 1.1.1.2 and so forth.

 

 

Checking out 1.1.1.0 again and checking in creates another new branch 1.1.2.0.

 

 

 

To return to the main branch, complete the following steps:

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