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Re: Show colleagues locks BEFORE edit...

From: Andy Levy <andy.levy_at_gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:26:21 -0400

On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 12:16, Dan <dan.aves_at_blackrock.com> wrote:
> I appreciate that "Locking" doesnt fit easily with the subversion ethos, but there's one standout feature that would really complete the tool for me:
>
> Showing other people's locks when updating my local source.
>
> This is primarily for the purposes of forcing developers not to START making changes to specific files if they are being modified (i.e. important base objects &/or utilities).
>
> At present, I can't see how to do this nicely - my colleagues can happily modify key base classes & only notice the lock when they want to commit - at which point they may have wasted time & effort already - I really want them to see a lock warning if they try to modify.
>
> I'm happy with the general modify-commit-merge mechanism for 99% of my source, but it's just not convenient for certain key files, IF they are being modified.
>
> Have I missed something?

Check for Modifications -> Check Repository will show any items locked
in the repository location corresponding to your WC.

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