Get copy of files from ClearCase

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We're just moving from VSS to ClearCase and it's nearly impossible to find out how to do anything :-( I need to script (using ClearTool?) a sort of VSS-GetLatest, i.e copy a folder and all its contents to a windows folder

Any clues (in short words please as I'm new to this!)

By any chance, is your need to copy a folder and all of it's contents to a windows folder because you need to see / edit the files disconnected from clearcase? If so, I think this may be the wrong source code control tool for you. Has your team considered a tool that doesn't require a persistent connection to the repository (cvs,svn,git, etc.)? — DaveParillo, Sep 10 '09 at 15:56
@DaveParillo: a snapshot view can allow the consultation of data without persistent connection, once the initial update is done, like any CVS or SVN workspace checkout. Git, on the other hand, is a DVCS, and has the full repository on the local workstation. Completelty different. — VonC, Sep 10 '09 at 16:46
@Pete: do not hesitate to leave further question as comments on my answer: that way I will be notified of those comments, and will be able to address them. — VonC, Sep 10 '09 at 16:47
Also see: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/library/09/sourcesafemigrationtorationalclearcase/index.html — edelwater, Apr 15 '10 at 09:25

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:27

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If you have your data in a VOB, what you need to access the LATEST of the branch 'main', you need to define a view.
I recommend a dynamic view to begin with, for a quick browse of the data.
See this question for creating views.
if you still have to import data into your VOBS, clearfsimport is a good option.
See here and here.

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answered Sep 10 '09 at 14:58

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Cheers for you help. I am using a Dynamic view and it all seems to work ok – FrinkTheBrave Jan 25 '10 at 09:05

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 18 '13 at 19:50

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I would take the most important labels from VSS and import them inside ClearCase. You can use 'clearfsimport' utility, it's like a script.

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answered Sep 10 '09 at 19:00

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Get copy of files from ClearCase

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