Learn how to interact with a centralized source code control provider while developing a project.
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Lock VI files to prevent other developers from making simultaneous changes. |
Locking VI files when you check them out reduces the chances of code-breaking merge conflicts. |
Update your local copy of the project regularly during development. |
Keeping your local copy of the project in sync with the central repository ensures you are developing code against the most recent version of the project. In SVN, use the svn update command. |
Exit LabVIEW NXG before updating your local copy. |
If you leave LabVIEW NXG open when you update your local copy, it is possible to corrupt files in the project. |