Vault/SS for Dummies :)

neal007 · Post by **neal007** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 9:14 am

Hello,

I have been using Vault and prior to, VSS, so I'm somewhat familiar with the basics of source code control. After a release, I label my app in SGV as I understand that's stamping a point that I can return to easily. However, what I don't have a grasp on is all the "forest" logic such as tree, branches, pinning, etc. Is there an easy overview with samples of how this works? I've read the docs, it didn't do anything to help me out. Here's a simple scenario of what I'd like to do:

I have an app I just released for the public, but I want to customize it for my use a little beyond but not affect the underlying application so I can modify it later for updates. Is there a way to keep the "base" + "my modifications" as a separate application? Or how do I make a copy of the base app for my use in a new app/modified version for a custom job?

lbauer · Post by **lbauer** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:52 am

You would probably want to make a branch (copy) of your "base" application.

These two KB articles provide some examples:

http://support.sourcegear.com/viewtopic.php?t=9

http://support.sourcegear.com/viewtopic.php?t=193

neal007 · Post by **neal007** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:37 am

Thank you! Good info!