How to keep old files and differences

[HB]

Hi,

I while ago I've installed the WinCVS version on my computer and downloaded the celestia repository(checkout) and once or twice a week I'll update my working copy of the repository.
Before I've downloaded the newer files one by one, together with the differences(html) between the new and old files.

My questions are: How can I, with WinCvs, keep a copy of the old files during an update and how can I get the difference between the old and the updated files.

[marc]

Take note of which files were updated and their new version numbers. Navigate to one of the files in WinCVS , right click and select 'diff selection'.

Use the compare type, 'local copy against another revision/tag/branch date'
In the ''revision or date #1' section type type in the previous version of the file.

click OK, and you will get a diff in the output window.

I suggest you download winmerge ( winmerge.sourceforge.net ) and set it in winCVS's preferences as the external diff program. This gives a very nice side by side colored difference between any two files.

Another method is to right click on the file in WinCVS and select 'graph selection' . With the graph you can control click to select any two versions then right click on them to get the difference between them.

You might like to try TortoiseCVS (sourceforge) as an alternative to WinCVS. It is much simpler than WinCVS and integrates into the windows shell. At work I use TortoiseCVS for day to day stuff and only use winCVS for its advanced functions.

[Guest]

Thank you Marc for your suggestions. I'll try them out asap.

another few questions: How to save the output screen of WinCvs?
wher can I find TurtoiseCVS?

[HB]

It seems that the Login procedure hasn't worked properly......

[marc]

Just copy and paste the console output to notepad.

http://www.tortoisecvs.org/

When you use anonymous access the output can seem like an error but is usually ok. Paste the console output to the forum and describe what you did and i can help more.