Basic Commands

• cvs import repository vendor-tag release-tag
  • Creates a new project in the repository.
  • Should be run in top directory of project files.
  • All files in current directory and sub-directories are archived.
  • repository indicates the location of the archives.
• cvs checkout module
  • Creates a copy of archives as a sub-directory.
  • module specifies the location of the project in the repository.
  • A project only has to be checked out once.
• cvs add file1 [file2 ...]
  • Adds files to a project.
  • Must be executed in a checked out project.
• cvs remove file1 [file2 ...]
  • Removes files to a project (more on this later).
  • For safety, files must be erased from directory first.
• cvs commit
  • Merges changes from local files into the repository.
  • Think database.
  • Descends directories recursively.
• cvs update
  • Merges changes from the repository into the local files.
  • Descends directories recursively.
  • This is a good way to see what files you have changed.