What does svn relocate do?
The –relocate option causes svn switch to do something different: it updates your working copy to point to the same repository directory, only at a different URL (typically because an administrator has moved the repository to another server, or to another URL on the same server).
How do I switch between branches in svn?
To switch back, just provide the URL to the location in the repository from which you originally checked out your working copy: $ svn switch http://svn.red-bean.com/repos/trunk/vendors . U myproj/foo.
Can I move svn repository?
Relocate. If you are using TortoiseSVN (and I’m sure there’s a command line tool for this as well, but I’m using Tortoise), you can simply right-click on your existing working copy folder and select TortoiseSVN –> Relocate. In the dialog that comes up, enter the new location of the repository, and click OK.
Does svn move preserve history?
svn move will keep your history. Tortoise SVN supports ‘Right Click’ move in the Repo-Browser. When you drag the source file/directory into the destination using ‘mouse right click’ a context menu will appear. You can select the appropriate menu option for copy/move/move-rename etc.
Can I delete .svn folder?
There is only one . svn folder, located in the base of the working copy. If you are using 1.7, then just deleting the . svn folder and its contents is an easy solution (regardless of using TortoiseSVN or command line tools).
How copy SVN repository to another?
Moving a Subversion Repository to Another Server
- Step 1: Backup your old Repository. The first thing you need when moving from one server to another is a dump of your subversion repository.
- Step 2: Create the new Repository.
- Step 3: Import your old repository into the new one.
How do I export and import SVN repository?
In the main menu, select VCS | Browse VCS Repository | Browse Subversion Repository to open the SVN Repositories tool window. Right-click a directory you want to export and choose Export from the context menu. In the Select Path dialog that opens, specify the destination directory and click OK.
How to move a SVN repository to a new server?
Back up SVN Repository Back up your existing repository with the following command.
How to check out a SVN Repo?
Right-click in the white space (any blank area) in the Current Folder browser and select Source Control > Manage Files.
How to backup SVN repository?
– Start the VisualSVN Server Manager console. – Double-click Repositories to expand the list of repositories. – Right-click the repository to backup. – Click Backup Repository. – Follow the wizard to complete the task.