Can I select multiple projects in SourceSafe Import Tool?

davenovak · Post by **davenovak** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:12 am

Is there any way for me to select multiple source projects in the SourceSafe Import Tool? Once I get to the Select Project page in the import wizard it seems as though I can only select the root project $/ (i.e., all projects) or just 1 particular project off of the root. However, in my case, I would like to select 3 or 4 projects off of the root. Is this possible? Multiple selection via Ctrl+click did not seem to work.

I realize that I could do multiple imports, but the problem with that is that any file shares between projects would then be broken.

Any suggestions?

Beth · Post by **Beth** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:01 am

Is going up one more level in folder structure an option? You can always delete and obliterate things you don't want after the import.

We have a feature request for the functionality you are trying for and I can add your "vote" to that request.

davenovak · Post by **davenovak** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:24 am

Not really. The problem is that I have like 50 folders off of $/ and I only want to keep about 4 of them. My import would take probably a week and then I'd spend even more time deleting unwanted branches.

I have a workaround for this, but it too takes time (though still much faster than importing all). What I do is:

1. Use SSARC to backup just the 4 folders off of root that I care about.
2. Use SSRESTOR to restore the backup to a new, temporary database.
3. Import everything in this temporary SS database into Vault.

Though this "works", it adds about a day to the process for a large database. I would prefer having a more flexible import system, though I consider this request a "wish list" item more than an urgent need.

Beth · Post by **Beth** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:43 am

Thanks for the feedback.