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svn status location mean


I used "svn st" to an svn root which has external file and directory. Every times file and directory 's status "X" has diff location.is it a rule?,I can't find in doc.

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Solution

  • svn status output is formatted in columns. When you use svn help status you can have a look what these columns are and what the contents mean. For your X it is:

    First column: Says if item was added, deleted, or otherwise changed 'X' an unversioned directory created by an externals definition

    Fifth column: Whether the item is switched or a file external 'X' a versioned file created by an eXternals definition

    Be aware, that the documentation on svn status for some reason does not contain the information about the fifth column.