In short, the purpose of prerevpropchange hook script is to control changes of unversioned revision properties and to send notifications e. Making the most of commit hooks with subversion linux. This hook will allow users to update a log message on the old checkin. How to change tortoisesvn change log message description.
Svn runs this to check if youre allowed to change revision properties. The hooks directory in a new repository contains a number of hooks which are not enabled. This repository can be accessed using protocol, and a svnsync user has been created. This is of course only possible if you have access to the file system at the target. What is a prerevpropchange hook in svn, and how do i.
Windows and svn hooks if you ever need to allow edits to commit logs, all you need to do is create a pre revprop change hook. Sep 11, 2012 obtaining the prerevpropchange hook script is a simple matter. The first two occur before and after a revision property is added, modified, or deleted the examples in the default hooks directory cancel changes that arent simply log changes pre revprop commit. In this case, the target svn repository hook prerevpropchange must be installed. Enter your script, the smallest possible would be the exit 0 that stefan suggests. I am trying to add a pre revprop change hook to our svn repository to enable changes to be made to log. Change author of svn commit experiencing technology. I looked up how to edit commit messages for svn repos and read this stackoverflow post, however, unfortunately it seems like i. Do any of you know how can i write some code that will trigger whenever a file is being mod the unix and linux forums.
Set the log message on revision revision to the contents of file. The sample below shows a batch file which might be used to implement a pre revprop change hook. As mentioned, all the hooks are disabled by default. Its intuitive and easy to use, since it doesnt require the subversion command line client to run. From this machine, im trying to sync on a repository called source. In the hook directory the executable file prerevpropchange with exit 0 have to be created. These sample scripts are suitable for unixlinux servers but need to be. Subversion prerevpropchange hook an educated guess. Each revision number selects an entire tree, a particular state of the repository after some committed change.
This hook is also a perfect place to put your check that only a specific user for example, svnsync is allowed to do things. Thats what is seen clientside, and this is what is seen serverside. When a subversion user talks about revision 5 of foo. To make the command in postrevpropchange hook work, simply just follow the same pattern.
Basically its a script that is launched before unversioned property is modified on the repository, so that you can manage more precisely whats. Svn administrator need to rename file named prerevpropchange. Revprop change blocked by pre revprop change hook svn svnsync asked aug 23 10 at 7. Repository path, revision, username, name of the property. This is an example script designed to show you how to write a pre revprop change hook, and the example given happens to be how to allow log messages to be changed. Prerevpropchange shell script allows commiters to change own log. The only tricky part there was to be able to actually parse the stdin from the batch file. How to use svnsync in windows environments atlassian.
In order to do this there has to be a valid prerevision property change hook on the repository that calls exit 0. This text is a work in progresshighly subject to change and may not accurately describe any released version of the apache subversion software. This is an example script designed to show you how to write a prerevpropchange hook, and the example given happens to be how to allow log messages to be changed. These sample scripts are suitable for unix linux servers but need to be modified if your server is windows based. I am trying to add a prerevpropchange hook to our svn repository to enable changes to be made to log messages. Select the pre revision property change hook and click the edit button.
Sample hook scripts can be found in the hooks directory of the repository. The pre revprop change hook is run immediately prior to the modification of a revision property when performed outside the scope of a normal commit. Making the most of commit hooks with subversion linux today. This is similar to using svn propset revprop to set the svn.
Search everywhere only in this topic advanced search. Allowing changes in subversion log messages or comments. To access the old log message, you can always use svnlook. Subversion pre revprop change hook another small batch file hook for those running subversion on windows. The hook must actually exist and return a zero exit value before a revision property modification can happen. How to enable editing commit log message subversion. Sep 12, 2011 when you commit your change to a subversion repository you have an option to change the comment you use. Here i post a pre revprop change batch file for windows nt or later. What is a prerevpropchange hook in svn, and how do i create. Commit blocked by precommit hook exit code 255 with no output.
These are the steps to migrate a subversion and trac environment between two machines running on different linux distributions. To enable the prerevpropchange hook we have to go to the hooks directory and rename. If you havent, youll also need to modify the prerevpropchange hook in addition to copying it into place it blocks revprop changes to all. Ein aktionsskript hookscript ist ein programm, welches durch bestimmte ereignisse.
Backing up a subversion repository using svnsync toms tech. One of them is called pre revprop change which we will use to change the author. Optionally, user may enable revision properties on subversion side by enabling prerevpropchange hook in subversion repository this will let subgit use single subversion user account, but this modification is not required, so even subversion repositories that you do not have shell access to. Close all dialog boxes with ok and then you are done. You can certainly enhance it with more modifications. Having an empty file means the process exits successfully, so changing revision properties is always allowed. Optionally, user may enable revision properties on subversion side by enabling pre revprop change hook in subversion repository this will let subgit use single subversion user account, but this modification is not required, so even subversion repositories that you do not have shell access to could be mirrored with subgit. Introduction to linux a hands on guide this guide was created as an overview of the linux operating system, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. Subversion prerevpropchange hook another small batch file hook for those running subversion on windows. Using the same source repository, but with the target mirror at srvbackups. Software developers use subversion to maintain current and historical versions of files such as source code, web pages, and documentation. There is a hook script template that you could use to allow this but there is a reason why the default template should not be used as is. The prerevpropchange hook is run immediately prior to the modification of a revision property when performed outside the scope of a normal commit. In this case, the target svn repository hook pre revprop change must be installed.
Mirror subversion repository on staging server solutions. Introducing captainhook a subversion hook framework for. If youre administering important software in windows, you really ought to. I know that this has been asked many times before, but i believe my situation is different. This is done by creating a hook called prerevpropchange see this section in the subversion book for more details about how to do this. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. In short, the purpose of pre revprop change hook script is to control changes of unversioned revision properties and to send notifications e. And you already have the unix linux version in your subversion repository hooks directory. I stupidly committed code with a commit message that doesnt make sense. Use case is a dedicated backup server that retrieves a full backup copy of a repository at scheduled times, and the backup server initiates the backup autonomously. Obtaining the prerevpropchange hook script is a simple matter.
Subversion is a source code management scm, a tool for software developers which supports collaborative development of software within a team, and the tracking of changes to software source code over time. Unlike the other hooks, the default state of this one is to deny the proposed action. Subversion prerevpropchange hook an educated guess timur. In this article, i will discuss how to back up a remote subversion repository to a local one. Even though most are not used, in case you want to add. Apache subversion often abbreviated svn, after its command name svn is a software versioning and revision control system distributed as open source under the apache license. Sep 05, 2008 it is also provided for you in the script pre revprop change. To enable the prerevprop change hook we have to go to the hooks directory and rename. Main steps of configuring svn replication on linux note.
Subversion is used by developers, and advanced users who need the very latest changes to the software before releases occur. Obviously, you will need to modify the script for your own subversion environment. Mirror repositorys pre revprop change hook script 5. What is a prerevpropchange hook in svn, and how do i create it. Software developers use subversion to maintain current and historical versions of files. Svn administrator need to rename file named pre revprop change. This is done by creating a hook called pre revprop change see this section in the subversion book for more details about how to do this. When you commit your change to a subversion repository you have an option to change the comment you use. Im assuming the output of svnlook date is the same as linux. The prerevpropchange hook is run immediately prior to the modification of a. Ensure that the ip address of the mirror is correct. Subversion quickstart guide installing subversion highspeed tutorial b.
The pre revprop change hook has access to the old log message before it is changed, so it can preserve it in some way for example, by sending an email. Message, the prerevpropchange hook script is literally that. A hook script is a program triggered by some repository event, such as the creation of a. Running svnsync on a repository with group suidsgid set fails to. Tortoisesvn is a subversion svn client, implemented as a windows shell extension. Subversion for cvs users revision numbers are different now directory versions more disconnected operations distinction between status and update. Use the following oneliner to create the hook script and make it executable. In the hook directory the executable file pre revprop change with exit 0 have to be created. It is also provided for you in the script prerevpropchange. Revprop change blocked by prerevpropchange hook exit code 255 with no output.
The next time you change the log message it should succeed. The help message made me think that at first too, but after hacking on it a bit, i found out the source doesnt even need the hook. If you ever need to allow edits to commit logs, all you need to do is create a prerevpropchange hook. Revprop change blocked by pre revprop change hook exit code 255 with no output. One of them is called prerevpropchange which we will use to change the author. In order to do this there has to be a valid pre revision property change hook on the repository that calls exit 0.
To make the command in post revprop change hook work, simply just follow the same pattern. Another way to think about it is that revision n represents the state of the repository filesystem after the nth commit. Commit blocked by precommit hook exit code 255 with no. The following prerevpropchange bash hook script allows a change to svn. From your description it seems that you dont need a mirror but an up to date copy. Once revision property modifications are enabled, you can change a revisions log message by passing the revprop switch to svn propedit or svn propset, like either one of these. The commandline arguments passed to the hook program, in order, are. Backing up a subversion repository using svnsync toms. The prerevpropchange hook has access to the old log message before it is changed, so it can preserve it in some way for example, by sending an email.
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