Client configuration files
Find the configuration files you can use to configure client settings.
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Refer to the list of configuration files that you can use to configure your client. Find or create the following configuration files in the following specified locations:
- In the directory:
plastic4- Under on Linux or macOS systems.
$HOME/.plastic - Under on Windows systems.
C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\plastic4
- Under
- In the root directory of your workspace.
- In the client installation directory.
- In the repository so all clients have the same settings.
plastic-global-config
Note
The locations are listed in order of lowest to highest precedence. For example, a rule in the client installation directory overrules a rule in the directory.
plastic4Configuration file | Description | Locations |
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| Store the configuration information for the branch explorer. Refer to Create a |
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| Store client configuration settings, such as the default server, user credentials, and merge and diff tools. |
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| Store the paths of the controlled files you want to cloak. Refer to how to use filter pattern files. |
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| Use patterns to select the compression type that UVCS uses. Refer to how to use filter value pattern files. |
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| Store custom extensions, such as your own issue tracker integration extensions. |
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| Define the EOL conversion based on the file extension. Refer to how to configure the EOL conversion. |
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| Store the external locations (paths) of stored revisions when you archive a revision. |
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| Define external applications and how to receive selected object properties. Refer to how to configure the external tools. |
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| Define if UVCS considers a file as a binary file or text file. For example, so that UVCS uses the correct diff or merge tool. Refer to how to use filter value pattern files. |
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| Add information that UVCS uses for GitSync operations. Refer to the GitSync guide. |
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| Store the UVCS GUI settings, such as pending changes, annotate, and merge configurations. |
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| Store the paths of controlled files that you want to hide from your list of pending changes. See how to use filter pattern files. |
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| Store the paths of private files you want to hide from your list of pending changes. See how to use filter pattern files. |
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| Customize the language extensions you use to syntax highlight code when you compare files or revisions in the diff tool. Refer to how to configure syntax language. |
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| Store the Open with context menu applications and shortcuts. Refer to how to customize the tools to display in the Open with menu. |
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| Store the paths of controlled items that you want to retain the |
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| Store pairs of server connections that act as aliases, allowing you to access the same server using different IP addresses or protocols. See how to support alternative connections to a server. |
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| Store the paths of controlled items that you want to retain the writable status after an update. Refer to how to use filter pattern files. |
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