CVS assumes an optimistic usage model in which multiple users make
changes to files simultaneously. However, because compare and merge operations
are not supported, the CVS Watch/Edit function should be used to broadcast
notifications to other users who may be working on files concurrently.
To install CVS:
- Select Window > Preferences.
- Expand the tree menu for Team on the left
side of the Preferences window, then expand the CVS sub-menu.
- Click Watch/Edit. Set the Watch/Edit check
boxes as follows:
- CVS Watch/Edit: Select Configure projects to use Watch/Edit
on checkout.
- When read-only files are modified in an editor: Select Send
a CVS edit notification to the server.
- Before a CVS edit notification is sent to the server: Select Always
prompt.
- Update edited files: Select Prompt to update if out of date.
- Click OK.
- Switch to the CVS Repository Exploring perspective.
This perspective shows files on the CVS server.
- Right-click anywhere in the blank area of the CVS repository view.
Select New > Repository location.
- Enter settings supplied by the CVS system administrator. These
settings should include the following:
- Host
- Repository path
- User
- Password
- Connection type
Now the view can be populated.