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Smart_Mode Initialization Variable

Specifies Yes to enable the Visual SourceSafe Smart mode feature, and No to disable Smart mode. With Smart mode enabled:

  • When you create or recover a project, Visual SourceSafe sets the new project as the current project.

  • When you delete or destroy a file, Visual SourceSafe automatically deletes the corresponding local copy.

  • When you rename a file, Visual SourceSafe automatically renames the corresponding local copy.

Syntax

Smart_Mode = {Yes|No}

Remarks

You can set this variable in your Ss.ini file directly or in Visual SourceSafe Explorer. In Visual SourceSafe Explorer, use the SourceSafe Options dialog box, Local Files tab. Select the Remove local copy after delete check box to set Smart mode to Yes.

Examples

Disables Smart mode:

Smart_Mode = No

See Also

Reference

-S Option (Command Line)
SourceSafe Options Dialog Box, Local Files Tab (Explorer and Plug-in)

Other Resources

Initialization Variables