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Serena is a suite of software products to aid software development processes. This includes ALM, SCCM and analysis tools.

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How to export version history from Serena Dimensions to Git?

I have a repository in Serena Dimensions; I need to migrate it to Github. I have figured it out that I need to use git-fast-import, but the issue I am facing is with the metadata of Serena Dimensions repo. How to export the metadata from Serena…
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Is there any Serena Dimensions CM on line user guide, wiki or doc's?

I'm looking for "ANY" Serena Dimensions CM user guide, maybe some wiki, anything. It seems that no one is using it nor have problems with it. I'll be much appreciate for your help
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What is the "git stash" equivalent for Serena Dimensions?

I have made some changes. I cannot use those changes now. I need to discard them for now and go back to them later when the star alignment is more favorable (e.g. when our Cobol guy has enough time to get to his half of the work). Short of using…
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Can I migrate from ClearCase to Serena VM?

I have a repository using Rational ClearCase Explorer 2003.06.10+ which I want to migrate into Serena ChangeMan Version Manager 8.1.4.2. Is this possible? The ClearCase repository was not used for all it's functions, just as a place to hold copies…
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Perforce and Business Mashups Integration

I know it is a specific topic to ask, but I thought that there might be someone who has dealt with this issue. I have started to work on integrating Serena Business Mashups with Perforce. I was just wondering whether anyone on the site has done it…
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How to export revision history from PVCS?

I have inherited an old server that has a PVCS Version Manager installed. I have tried the "get" but it only exports the latest changes. Is there a way to export revision history from Serena?
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How to add a directory with source files in PVCS

I'm using PVCS Version Manager. I have a local directory hat needs to be added as is to PVCS. The only option i see is "Add Workfiles" which is only allowing to add files but do not see an option for adding a folder/directory itself.
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Has anyone here ever switched Version Control System from PVCS/Serena Dimensions to Subversion?

A Google search revealed the existence of some custom scripts, for example PVCS --> CVS and then cvs --> svn should be quite straightforward. But ... Has anyone really tried them? With which versions of the platforms? Other migration experiences…
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Serena Dimensions - 'Work Area Root' deletion

I have retrieved copies of software baselines from Serena Dimenions into a local folder on my PC for testing but in some cases I don't need to keep a copy on my machine so I delete it. When I do this I get the error message "This folder is a Work…
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PVCS deleting a file from the project

I have a java project stored in Serena Dimensions, and edited from eclipse. When trying to delete, i get the message: Delete Item - Cor0005207E Error: Item <> is included in a release or archive Baseline. Which is correct. I don't want to eradicate…
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How to remove Serena Dimensions plugin for Visual Studio

I'm working somewhere that uses Visual Studio 2008 and Dimensions 12.1. Whenever I start VS I get error messages about the Dimensions SCC plugin not being supported and I must upgrade. It then tells me to restart Visual Studio, which would lead to…
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Xcode with PVCS

Just curious if anyone have worked with PVCS and Xcode? I am trying to access SCM and wanted to make sure if it's even supported. Thanks.
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ClearCase to Serena DM CM Migration

Is there a way to migrate from ClearCase 7 to Dimensions 12.2.2.6? Also, is this possible while retaining all the history and Baseline information? I am currently researching the possibility of migration.
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Serena Dimensions command line (dmcli) documentation

Does any one has Serena Dimensions command line (dmcli) documentation PDF? To get one from Serena website, I will need a serial number, and for that I will have to raise an organization level request. So it will be helpful if someone could provide…
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Can I import version history from Serena into Team Foundation Server?

I'm really asking this on behalf of our sysadmins, so here goes: We are moving from Serena to Team Foundation Server as our source code repository. It's a done deal (for better or worse) and I'm already aware of "no keyword expansion". Anyway, the…
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