Getting and viewing files

Surround SCM files are stored on the Surround SCM Server, which is a central location for all users to access and back up source code and other files. You can get files from Surround SCM to retrieve a local copy to your computer without affecting the copy on the server. You can also view text, binary, and image files directly in Surround SCM or another application that you choose.

Depending on your role and security permissions, you can perform the following tasks to get and view files.

• Get files to retrieve a local copy to a specified directory on your computer.
• Review file status information to determine if local files are out of sync with Surround SCM.
• View files in Surround SCM.
• Open local copies of files in working directories to quickly locate files on your computer.
• Select applications for viewing and editing files and configure settings for specific file types.