To check out the branch using the graphical interface before mastership is transferred (Windows)

About this task

If you can merge versions of the element you need to check out, you can work on the file while you wait for mastership to be transferred to your replica. This procedure can also be done from the command line.

Procedure

  1. In the Details pane in HCL VersionVault Windows Explorer, right-click the element you want to check out and click Check Out.
  2. In the Check Out window, select Unreserved if already reserved.
  3. If the Confirm Version to Check Out window is open, select Request mastership of the branch and click Yes.
  4. In the Request Mastership window, click Request Mastership.
  5. Make changes to the element.
  6. Wait for mastership to be transferred to your current replica. To list the master replica of a branch, use the Property Browser:
    1. Right-click the element and click Version Tree.
    2. In the Version Tree, right-click the branch icon and click Properties.
    3. Click the Mastership tab.
  7. Check in the element. If the checkin succeeds, you are finished. If the checkin fails because you have to perform a merge, proceed to Step 8.
  8. Use the Merge Manager to merge the latest version on the branch to your checked-out version.
  9. Check in the file.