Re: [TSVN] Deleting Local Copy of file/directory.

Hughes, Trystan wrote:
> If within my working directory I want to delete a subfolder (or file
> for that matter) and then run an 'Update' TortoiseSVN command on my
> working copy, would a new copy of this deleted folder be put back
> into my working directory from the Repository without any screw ups?
>
> I'm thinking that if I do delete the folder then the '.svn' folder
> will still hold a reference to the local working folder that I
> deleted and so when I try an 'Update' on my working project and error
> might be thrown.
>
> Is there actually a correct procedure for doing what I want to do?

You didn't say what you want to do. You just asked 'what happens if ...'

If you want the folder to be removed from version control, ie deleted
from your WC and the repository, use SVN delete.

If you delete a folder in explorer, you will be unable to commit. Next
time you update, the folder and its contents will be replaced from the
repository. This is SVN repairing the damage you have done. It is not a
recommended procedure.

If you have a folder which you do not want added to version control at
all, you need to svn:ignore it.

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