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Learn how to develop software with HCL VersionVault and HCL VersionVault Remote Client.
Developing software with HCL VersionVault
HCL VersionVault provides a flexible set of tools that your organization uses to implement its development and change management policies.
Developer tools
Learn about the developer tools provided by HCL VersionVault for you to use to implement your development and change management policies.
Version Tree Browser on Windows systems
The Version Tree Browser provides a graphical display of the versions of an element, including any branches or UCM streams.
About performing VersionVault operations from the Version Tree browser
To check out a version

Developing
Learn how to develop software with HCL VersionVault and HCL VersionVault Remote Client.
- Developing software with HCL VersionVault
  HCL VersionVault provides a flexible set of tools that your organization uses to implement its development and change management policies.
  - Elements
  - Views
  - VOBs
  - HCL VersionVault Windows Explorer
  - cleartool command-line interface
  - Software development with base VersionVault
  - Software development with UCM
  - Workflow for disconnected use
  - To add shortcuts to your Windows Send To folder
  - Developer tools
    Learn about the developer tools provided by HCL VersionVault for you to use to implement your development and change management policies.
    - Find Checkouts
    - History Browser on Windows systems
    - History Browser on UNIX systems and Linux
    - Version Tree Browser on Windows systems
      The Version Tree Browser provides a graphical display of the versions of an element, including any branches or UCM streams.
      - About changing the Version Tree Browser display
      - About locating specific versions or branches
      - About performing VersionVault operations from the Version Tree browser
        About reserved checkouts
        To apply a label to a version
        To cancel a checkout
        To check in a version
        To check out a version
        To compare a version with its predecessor
        To compare one version with another
        To delete a version or branch
        To merge versions using the Version Tree Browser
        To view the VersionVault history of an element
        To view VersionVault properties of a VersionVault object
      - Understanding the Version Tree Browser display
        The version tree display shows the relationships among the versions and branches of a particular HCL VersionVault file or directory element.
      - About undoing moves
      - About important versions
      - To print from the Version Tree Browser
      - To start the Version Tree Browser
    - Version Tree Browser on the UNIX system and Linux
      The Version Tree Browser provides a graphical display of the versions of an element, including any branches or UCM streams.
    - View Creation wizard
    - Update Tool
    - HCL VersionVault Windows Explorer
    - Deliver and rebase operations
    - Diff Merge
    - Using File Browser
    - Merge Manager
    - Properties browser
    - Region Synchronizer (Windows)
    - Context Menu Editor
    - VersionVault Doctor
- Developing software with HCL VersionVault Explorer
  HCL VersionVault provides two clients for software developers: local and remote. Each client supports different mechanisms for accessing source-controlled filesystem objects. Both clients provide graphical and command-line interfaces.

To check out a version

Procedure

In the Version Tree Browser window, display the version tree of the element.
Select a version in the version tree display.
Click Tools > Check Out.
The Check Out window opens.

Results

Depending on your config spec, you may be asked whether to create a new branch.

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