Customizing the Source Tree window

The Source Tree window displays information in a column format. You can customize the window and set up the columns to display information you need.

If the computer has multiple users, changes you make to the Source Tree windows and other windows are saved for each user.

Changing column contents

1. Right-click a column heading.

The menu displays all the available fields. Checkmarks indicate columns that are currently displayed.

2. Select a column from the menu.

The column is added and the file information is displayed.

To remove a column, right-click a column and select the column in the menu.

3. Click and drag the column to change its location.

Changing column widths

1. Move the cursor to the divide bar between the column headings.

The cursor changes to a resize cursor.

2. Click and drag the divide bar to change the width of the column to the left of the divide bar.

Sorting columns

You can perform a primary sort to organize files based values in the selected column. You can also perform a secondary sort to further organize files based on another column value. For example, you may want to sort files by status and then by last check in date.

1. Click a column heading to perform a primary sort. A primary descending sort arrow or A primary descending sort arrow is displayed next to the heading. Click the column heading again to toggle the sort order.

2. Shift+click a column heading to perform a secondary sort. A secondary ascending sort arrow or A secondary descending sort arrow is displayed next to the secondary sort heading. Shift+click the column heading again to toggle the sort order.

Displaying and hiding panes

You can display and hide the Branch tree, file details pane, Activity Log tab, Pending Changelists tab, and status bar in the Source Tree window. Choose View and then select the pane to display or hide.