Client configuration files
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
plastic4directory:- Under
$HOME/.plasticon Linux or macOS systems. - Under
C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\plastic4on Windows systems.
- Under
- In the root directory of your workspace.
- In the client installation directory.
- In the
plastic-global-configrepository so all clients have the same settings.
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 plastic4 directory.
| Configuration file | Description | Locations |
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| Store the configuration information for the branch explorer. Refer to Create a branchexplorer.conf global configuration file. |
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client.conf | Store client configuration settings, such as the default server, user credentials, and merge and diff tools. |
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cloaked.conf | Store the paths of the controlled files you want to cloak. Refer to how to use filter pattern files. |
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compression.conf | Use patterns to select the compression type that UVCS uses. Refer to how to use filter value pattern files. |
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customextensions.conf | Store custom extensions, such as your own issue tracker integration extensions. |
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eolconversion.conf | Define the EOL conversion based on the file extension. Refer to how to configure the EOL conversion. |
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externaldata.conf | Store the external locations (paths) of stored revisions when you archive a revision. |
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externaltools.conf | Define external applications and how to receive selected object properties. Refer to how to configure the external tools. |
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filetypes.conf | 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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gitsync.conf | Add information that UVCS uses for GitSync operations. Refer to the GitSync guide. |
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guiclient.conf | Store the UVCS GUI settings, such as pending changes, annotate, and merge configurations. |
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hidden_changes.conf | Store the paths of controlled files that you want to hide from your list of pending changes. Refer to how to use filter pattern files. |
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ignore.conf | Store the path of private files that you want to hide from your list of pending changes. Refer to how to use filter pattern files. |
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languages.conf | 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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openwith.conf | 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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readonly.conf | Store the paths of controlled items that you want to retain the readonly status after an update. Refer to how to use filter pattern files. |
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serveralias.conf | Store a pair of connections that are aliases of each other so you can reach the same server by different IP addresses and protocols. Refer to how to support alternative connections to a server. |
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writable.conf | 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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