Importing a single SourceSafe project from a large database

[Lane]

We have recently purchased Vault. We have a large SourceSafe database consisting of many projects. We want to import each project separately into its own repository in Vault.

In the import wizard, when I get to the Pre-Scan page, I see a list of Logged-in Users and the warning about not making any changes during the import.

I have removed all permissions for all users from the specific project. Is it okay to proceed with the import if users are working with other projects in the same database? Or do I need to keep users out of the entire database?

[lbauer]

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Is it okay to proceed with the import if users are working with other projects in the same database?

I assume you mean the VSS database?

We haven't tried importing one VSS project while working in another. It *might work* but there's a good chance it won't and you'd have to start over. Best practice would be for no one to use the VSS database while importing.

[Lane]

Thanks. I've decided that the best approach is to archive the VSS project and restore it in its own database and then import that into Vault.