Visual_Merge Initialization Variables

Specifies Yes if visual merge is used when merging files, and No if visual merge is not used. You can also set this variable to specify visual merge only if there are merge conflicts. Otherwise the standard merge mechanism is used.

Syntax

Visual_Merge = {Yes|No|Only if there are conflicts}

Remarks

You can set this variable in your Ss.ini file directly or in Visual SourceSafe Explorer. In Visual SourceSafe Explorer, use the SourceSafe Options dialog box, General tab. Set the Use visual merge box as needed.

Examples

Specifies the use of visual merge only when there are conflicts between changes in the two files that are being merged:

Visual_Merge = Only if there are conflicts

See Also

Reference

Mark_Merges Initialization Variable
Merge_Ext Initialization Variable
SourceSafe Options Dialog Box, General Tab

Other Resources

Initialization Variables