How should I use CS-RCS when I leave the office? (I always work with a laptop computer)

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Install CS-RCS using a local folder as the Repository root as described in the previous FAQs.

The best method is to use a dial-in or Internet connection to the Repository server from the remote site. This allows you to utilize the full benefits of CS-RCS.

The rest of this FAQ applies to CS-RCS Pro only.

If such a connection is not feasible, it is recommended to set the project to the CVS mode. This allows you to work on files without locking them. In addition, the CVS mode will assist you to merge easily the changes when you return back to the office.

If the project is set to the Exclusive locks mode, perform the following procedure:

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Unlock all files when you leave the office.

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To change a file at the remote site, change the file attributes to read/write and edit.

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When the compute is re-connected to the Repository, open the CS-RCS Document Explorer..

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Files that have changed on both the laptop and in the Repository are marked with the Modified (Auto-merge) or Modified (Conflicts) status. Execute the RCS Status command and click Perform merge to merge the changes.

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All files changed on the laptop should now have the Modified (Unlocked) status. Check-out these files with the Lock option set. This will give the files the normal Modified status.

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You may now review and check-in the modified files.