What is label in ClearCase?

A ClearCase label is a user-defined name attached to a version. Project managers and ClearCase administrators use labels to define and preserve the relationship of a set of file and directory versions to each other at a given point in the development lifecycle.

What is checkout in ClearCase?

Description. For one or more elements, the checkout command checks out a branch (typically, the most recent version on a branch). In most cases, this creates a writable copy of that version in the current view (the checked-out version), but see the section Checking out a DO version. An appropriate message is displayed.

What is ClearCase in Linux?

ClearCase has a file-based architecture. All “elements” (files and directories) are versioned independently. The directory structure is managed in a similar fashion to a Unix filesystem. ClearCase elements are stored in repositories called Versioned Object Bases (VOBs). Users access these elements using a “view”.

How do I checkout a ClearCase file?

On Windows systems only, you can check out using Rational® ClearCase® Explorer or Windows Explorer.

  1. In Rational ClearCase Explorer or Windows Explorer, access the view and select checked-out files or directories.
  2. Access the Rational ClearCase pop-up menu by doing one of the following:
  3. Click Check Out.

How do I create a label in ClearCase?

Procedure

  1. Using the ClearTeam Navigator view, navigate to the VOB where you want to create the label type.
  2. Click the (+) next to the VOB name to expand the VOB node. The Branch Types and Label Types nodes are displayed.
  3. Right-click the Label Types node and select Create Label Type. The Create Label Type window opens.

How do I list all checked out files in ClearCase?

You can list all the files and directories that you currently have checked out to your view by using the cleartool lscheckout command or, on Windows systems only, by using Rational® ClearCase® Explorer.

Categories: Users' questions