AccuRev Plug-in integration with VS2010

Question

I am trying use Accrev plugin for visual studio 2010. I am not sure how do i get this working on VS 2010 for projects which are already existing in Accrev. I have followed few steps mentioned in the release notes.

Release notes for the plug in contains the instructions for adding a new solution from VS to Accrev or creating a new one.

After installation i am getting Accurev option in File. But solution does not show bindings with to Accrev. All options in File ->Accurev are disabled.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks, Shetty

Answer 1

To start with, I find it almost impossible to use only the plugin and not AccuRev itself. Therefore I recommend using both. Then you can also manage your workspace(s) in AccuRev and populate a solution to your local folder.

Then you open the solution in Visual Studio. Make sure you are logged in to AccuRev from Visual Studio. If not, you should have the File > AccuRev > Login option. After you are logged in VS 'knows' the binding and will refresh the bindings.

I stumbled upon another issue that the AccuRev option under File wasn't showing up. This happens when another Source Control Management system is set up under Tools > Options > Source Control. Make sure that AccuBridge is selected here.

Answer 2

It has been my experience that sometimes hitting Accurev Refresh helps in situations like this. Hope it helps.