The main reason is simple: to find out what has actually changed with
the proxy itself. Because it contains things like dataset and object
definitions (which easily number in the thousands), they need a method
of seeing differences between files, without examining the backend code
used to generate said proxies.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vojtech Jakes [mailto:vjakes_at_gmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, 10 July 2008 3:16 PM
> To: Brad Rhoads
> Cc: Daniel Becroft; users_at_subversion.tigris.org
> Subject: Re: SVN w/ .NET Assemblies & Crystal Reports (OT maybe)
>
> As for .NET, you could use ILDASM and ILASM tools to get text
> version of your assemblies, but they are of not much use in
> this form - you would have to compile them again before use.
> Why do developers need diffs on generated proxies?
>
> HTH
>
> vj
>
> On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 3:23 AM, Brad Rhoads <bdrhoa_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> > For Crystal Reports, I've used Crystal Clear. It's creates an XML
> > representation of the .rpt. Then you just make sure you
> keep the .xml
> > in sync and ideally force .xml with a .rpt in any commit. I
> think you
> > can get the designer or one of their tools for free. But
> it's been a
> > few years since I've used it.
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/57c4cq
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 6:07 PM, Daniel Becroft
> > <Daniel.Becroft_at_supercorp.com.au> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> We are currently using SVN for our product which includes .NET and
> >> Crystal components.
> >>
> >> Due to our usage requirements, we are required to store .NET
> >> assemblies on the equivalent of trunk. Our server-side developers
> >> generate the .NET proxies and commit, the .NET developers then get
> >> the latest version when required. We also use Crystal
> Reports to create our reporting templates.
> >>
> >> THe problem arises when, since the .NET and crystal files
> are binary,
> >> diffs on these files are (virtually) impossible.
> >>
> >> My question is: do any other developers using SVN have
> this problem
> >> and if so, how do you determine differences between these types of
> >> files? Have you found any third-party tools, or custom scripts, to
> >> compare .NET assemblies or crystal files?
> >>
> >> Apologies if this is off-topic for the group.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >> Daniel B.
> >
> >
> > --
> > ---------------------------
> > www.maf.org/rhoads
> > www.ontherhoads.org
>
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