VERSIONCONTROL command

Enables multi-user collaboration.

Description

Enables multi-user collaboration by storing and managing projects in the cloud. Drawings are stored in the cloud using Bricsys 24/7 and checked in and out from each user's local machine.

Note: This is Beta functionality and you must request access by submitting a support request following this procedure:
  1. Log into your Bricsys account.
  2. Choose New Support Request.
  3. Open the BricsCAD menu and choose BricsCAD > Version Control.
  4. In the Subject field enter: Access to VERSIONCONTROL Beta.
  5. Fill in the rest of the fields as needed.
  6. Choose Send Support Request.

Method

The first time you launch VERSIONCONTROL in a new BricsCAD session and choose one of the options, it prompts you to log into your Bricsys account.

If your account has not been granted access to the beta functionality, it directs you to a web page with instructions to request access.

If your account has access to the beta functionality, your successful login is indicated in the Command window and it prompts you to enter the name of the project on which you want to work.

Options within the command

Init
Creates a new multi-user project in Bricsys 24/7. If you are not already logged into your Bricsys account, the BricsCAD Analytics dialog box displays.
Project name
Once logged in, specify the name for the new project. If the project name already exists, you are prompted to specify a different project name.
Note: Keep in mind that project names are case-sensitive.
CReate local
Creates a new local version control project by entering the path of the considered folder to create a project from.
Version control folder
Allows you to specify the folder on your local machine to set under version control. The default location is drive:\Users\username\Documents\Bricsys247\projectname. However, you can specify any location.
  • If the location doesn’t exist, it’s created and set under version control.
  • If the location already exists, it’s set under version control.
  • If the location is already under version control, you are prompted to specify a different location.
check Out
Checks out a drawing from your Bricsys 24/7 projects.
CHeck In
Checks in drawings from your local version control folder to the associated Bricsys 24/7 project.
All
Checks in all files in the version control folder.
Commit
Commits a list of modified and untracked files.
Once the files to check in are selected, a check in message can be defined.
Check in Message
Enter a relevant check in message.
Update
Syncs project drawings from your local folder with the associated Bricsys 24/7 project.
Revert
Reverts to previous state.
History
Enables you to go to older versions.
REname
Renames a drawing that is under version control.
History
Enables you to go to older versions.