The New Folder Command

The New Folder command creates a new, empty folder (directory) in the current directory the directory that's highlighted in the Folders pane (this command is not available when you're working in the Searches pane) of your workspace tree The ordinary directory tree, located in the user's disk storage, in which the user performs development tasks and executes AccuRev commands.. It can also add the directory to the depot -- that is, place the directory under version control The discipline of keeping track of the changes made over time to a file or directory. by converting it to an element A file or directory that is under AccuRev version control. See version..

If you choose not to place the directory under version control, you can do so later ...

Invoking the New Folder Command

In the Folders pane of the File Browser, navigate to the directory in which you want to create the new directory. Then, click the New Folder button in the Details pane toolbar.

Using the New Folder Dialog

You can specify these settings for the new directory:

Name

The simple name (leaf name) of the new directory.

Add to Depot

If checked, AccuRev will place the newly created directory under version control, by converting it to a directory element. The Add to Depot dialog appears, in which you can specify a comment.