Merge Branches - Version Retrieval Options

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EricS
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Merge Branches - Version Retrieval Options

Post by EricS » Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:58 am

Hello,

I found a couple times when merging folders that I missed changes. I realized later that I was using the "include past 7 days" option when retrieving changes. I typically merge months later into a production trunk. I'm also tasked with writing a standard approach for my company's branch and merge strategy. I think the safest bet will be to use the "since your last merge marker" option. Is there a way to set this as the default retrieval option? If not, can that be added as a feature?

Thanks,
Eric

joe_sg
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Re: Merge Branches - Version Retrieval Options

Post by joe_sg » Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:35 pm

Hi, Eric. While Merge Branches doesn't explicitly let you set a default retrieval option, the last settings you used are saved when you complete the merge. So you should only need to choose the "Since Your Last Merge Marker" once. After that, it will be the default choice. The settings are saved on a per-user basis, so they should stay how you want them.

I hope that helps.
- joe
Joe Ream
SourceGear Technical Support

EricS
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Re: Merge Branches - Version Retrieval Options

Post by EricS » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:29 am

Hey, you're right! Thanks!

- Eric

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Re: Merge Branches - Version Retrieval Options

Post by joe_sg » Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:42 am

Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad that worked out for you.
Joe Ream
SourceGear Technical Support

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