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How to save modifications in SVN working copy to a zip file

I am using svn and on occasion I need to revert some changes that are not going well. I would like to make a zip of the changed files first. I would like the zip to have full paths. I am using TortoiseSVN for the most part, but I am not afraid to use a command line if need be.

Solution

  • OK I found one way of doing it, but am not altogether happy about it. I am answering my own question but I am hoping that someone can improve upon it.

    1. Use WinZip to create an empty zip file with Include Full Path Information selected. Leave the zip open in WinZip. I was unable to figure out how do this with the native Windows zip utility.
    2. In working copy use the TourtoiseSVN context menu to open the Check for Modifications dialog.
    3. Select all of the files in the dialog and drag them and drop in WinZip.