'Tis better to pen for edit from .lvproj rather than ClearCase

[jvh75021]

I have been told that it is better to open a file for editing from .lvproj than from source control or the directory. Reason being it would help ensure that LabView would know of changes affecting other VIs and also be better able to deal with renames or relocations. 

So if I open a VI from the project file then double click a subVI within it, will the subVI be afforded the same protections or must it also be opened from the project file?

thanx,

jvh

[jvh75021]

That should have been "open" instead of "pen".

[Greg_J · Accepted solution]

Hi jvh,

I imagine since the subVI is the same instance within the calling VI as is included in the project then it should yield the same result because the SCC affects the entire hierarchy within the project.  I found some resources in the NI Community (here) and the LabVIEW 2009 Help (Configuring Source Control for LabVIEW Projects) that should be a great starting point for further clarification of SCC with LabVIEW.

I hope this helps!

- Greg J

[jvh75021]

Thanks for the post.

jvh