Question re: Removing Externals

We've had mixed results using svn externals and have decided to remove them
altogether. Mostly, bi-directional changes we weren't expecting. This was
also because of our inexperience with SVN and using externals.

In any event, my questions are:

1. If I delete the externals from /trunk, what will happen to the tags that
contained the external references? Will they become useable? I am not sure
what to expect.

2. Do I need to delete them from /trunk and /tags/Rel_X (ie each rel tag
which had the externals).?

3. If I delete externals from /trunk, what will happen to any development
branches that were based off trunk and contained externals references?

I am afraid of creating a bigger mess than we are in at the moment.
Any advice/gotchas are most appreciated.
Amad.
Received on 2013-04-24 23:47:40 CEST