Updating Local Information

The Update command enables you to synchronize the contents of your local files with the repository. You can invoke this command on:

Single or multiple files and directories
An entire project

Depending on the updating options, the update procedure may take place silently. If all files are up-to-date, you will be notified about that. Otherwise, the Update Info tab opens in the Version Control tool window where you can group the information as required.

On this page:

Updating files and folders
Updating a project
Grouping update information by packages or changelists

Updating files and folders

Select one or more files and folders to be updated in any navigation view (for example, in the Project Tool Window.
On the main Version Control menu, or on the context menu of the selection, choose <VCS>| Update.
In the Update dialog specify the update options, which are different for the supported version control systems, and click OK.

Updating a project

Do one of the following:
- On the main menu, choose VCS | Update project
- Press Ctrl+T.
- On the main menu, click .
In the Update dialog, click the tab for your version control system.
Specify the update options, which are different for the supported version control systems and click OK.

Grouping update information by packages or changelists

To group the update information by packages or changelists, use the Group By Package and Group By Changelist buttons on the toolbar of the Update Info tab.