Using the Windows Explorer plug-in
The Windows Explorer plug-in provides access to Surround SCM actions and displays icons to indicate the status of directories and files. You can install the plug-in when you install Surround SCM.
You must use single sign-on or select the Always log in with this username and password option in the login dialog box or User Options dialog box. See Setting general user options.
1. Right-click a file or directory in Windows Explorer and choose Surround SCM to access Surround SCM actions.
2. Choose one of the following actions.
| Action | Use to: | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Add | Add the file to Surround SCM. | Adding files to Surround SCM |
| Check In | Check in the updated file. | Checking in updated files |
| Check Out | Check out the file. | Checking out files |
| Get | Retrieve a copy of the file. | Getting files |
| History | View the file history. | Viewing file history |
| Undo Check Out | Discard changes and check in the file. | Undoing check out |
| Launch Surround SCM | Open Surround SCM. If a working directory is selected, the branch and repository mapped to the directory is selected in Surround SCM. | |
| Show Icon Overlays | Display or hide Surround SCM status icons on directories and files. | Integration icon overlays |