CrossVC is a user-friendly interface software for the cvs client commandline tool available on Windows, Unix, and Mac OS X platforms. It simplifies the process of version control for users by providing them with an intuitive graphical interface.
This software involves basic operations like adding, removing, and committing, while also offering graphical displays of the actual differences between the server version and the local sandbox. Additionally, CrossVC provides manifold graphical support for project maintenance, making it easy for users to stay organized and efficient. All actions performed in CrossVC are logged on the cvs server, so they are readily comprehensible to users.
To ensure maximum flexibility, CrossVC uses the local cvs version, ensuring compatibility with the latest software updates. Upon choosing a startup directory, the project-explorer automatically searches the subdirectories for cvs projects and displays them on the workbench. All functions for one or many files or whole directories can be accessed via pulldown menus or through a right-click.
The state of the individual directories is continuously scanned by CrossVC, providing users with a clear indication of the overall project status. Even without opening individual folders, the symbol of the directory may communicate that there are, for example, still uncommitted changes somewhere in the depth of a directory hierarchy. CrossVC is qualified for large projects with many thousand files, thanks to its on-the-fly dir scanning capabilities.
CrossVC supports all standard cvs connection protocols, including proxy support that requires a patched cvs. To facilitate concurrent use with the cvs command-line, CrossVC does not affect the cvs internal project maintenance. Even though the software graphically supports almost the whole cvs range of functions and is continuously under development, it is easy to customize the GUI to the individual needs. Popup menus are freely configurable, providing full feature access, while an extra toolbar enables direct access to often used features.
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