Re: Externals : overlay suggestion

Cole, Stephen wrote:
> I'm still a bit behind, but from my understanding, you cant commit an
> external that isn't modified from the original location. Perhaps this
> isn't necessarily true, but it would appear that a nice thing to have
> would be a "special" overlay for files/folders to indicate that they are
> externals, as well as a quick way for novice svn users to be able to
> determine where the original files/folders are located (without poking
> around in the "properties" area and perhaps accidentally changing
> something). Has anyone given thought to some easy way to dereference an
> external, or though of having a special overlay for items set as
> externals?

There are overlays shown in the 'check-for-modifications' dialog for
external items.

Stefan

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