You can define the SCM Details for a repository when adding or managing a repository. The SCM details will vary depending on the type of repository that you are adding, e.g. the SCM details for a Subversion repository differ to the SCM details for a ClearCase repository.

On this page:

Configuring the SCM Details for a Repository

To configure the SCM details for a repository,

  2. Click the 'Repositories' link. The list of repositories set up in your FishEye instance will be displayed.
  3. Click the name of the repository, (under the 'Name' column in the list of repositories). The Repository Options for the repository will be displayed in a dialogue.
    (You can also click the cog icon () and click 'View' from the dropdown menu to open the Repository Options)
  4. Click 'SCM Details' in the left menu. The details for your repository will be displayed.
  5. Click the 'Edit' button at the bottom of the dialogue. The 'SCM Details' will refresh with the fields editable.
  6. Update the fields as desired.
    • 'Description' — Enter a description for the repository. This is used to describe the repository in FishEye screens.
    • 'Store Diff Info' — Tick this checkbox, if you want FishEye to cache information about file diffs in its database. This is required for some FishEye features. This setting will be enabled by default for new repositories. See the Notes section below for important information on this setting.
    • The rest of the fields will vary depending on the SCM. See the following topics:
      Note, the topics below are for adding a repository, however the fields are the same.
  7. Click the 'Apply and Test Connection' button to test your changes.
    • If you are happy with your changes, click the 'Save' button to save your changes.
    • If you need to abandon your changes, click the 'Revert' button.

Screenshot: Configuring the SCM details for a Subversion repository

Notes

About the 'Store Diff Info' Setting

Related Topics

Adding an External Repository
Repository Options