Check In Dialog Box (Source Control)

Checks a changed file, project, or solution in to a source control database. Check-ins can also be done from the Pending Checkins window.

Dialog Box Access

In Visual Studio, select an item in Solution Explorer. On the File menu, click Source Control, then Check In.

Note

This dialog box is also available by right-clicking the item in Solution Explorer.

  • Check In
    Checks in all the selected items.

  • Columns
    Identifies the columns to display and the order in which they are displayed.

  • Comments
    Specifies a comment to associate with the check-in operation.

  • Don't show Check in dialog box when checking in items
    Keeps the dialog box from being displayed during check-in operations.

  • Flat View
    Displays the files you are checking in as flat lists under their source control connection.

  • Name
    Displays the names of the items to check in. Items appear with the check boxes next to them selected. If you do not want to check in a particular item, clear its check box.

  • Options
    Displays source control plug-in-specific check-in options when the arrow to the right of the button is clicked.

  • Sort
    Changes the sort order of the display columns.

  • Tree View
    Displays the folder and file hierarchy for the items you are checking in.

See Also

Reference

Pending Checkins Window

Other Resources

Source Control User Interface Reference