How do I set properties on file creation using Subclipse

Question

How do I configure Subclipse so that when I create a *.java file certain Subversion properties will be set by default such as svn:keywords or svn:eol-style? I've been digging through my options and google and can't seem to locate the answer. I know its possible since I use to have it set up that way.

Answer 1

This is a Subversion feature. You need to configure auto-props. If you are using SVN 1.7 or older read this:

http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.7/svn.advanced.props.html#svn.advanced.props.auto

IF you are using SVN 1.8 (Subclipse 1.10) there is a new/easier way to do it. See here:

http://blogs.collab.net/subversion/the-road-to-repository-dictated-configuration-day-2-autoprops

Once this is configured, these properties will be added automatically as files are "added" to Subversion.