Version Control System for Windows XP Embedded .slx Files.

[Ranga]

Dear All

Are there any Microsoft Source Safe like Version Control utilities for
slx files in windows XP Embedded?

Please help me in this regard.

Thanks and Regards,
Ranga.

 

[KM]

Ranga,

Are you asking if there is an integration of XPe Tools (Target Designer, etc.) with any version control tool (e.g., VSS)?
Then the answer is no.

 

[Ranga]

Hello KM,

I look for tools like Visual Source Safe, (which can point out the
different between two .cpp files), that can point out the difference
between .slx files.

With REgards,
Ranga.

 

[KM]

Ranga,

SLX file can be saved in XML format from TD (by default it saves projects in
binary form). Then you can use any diff tool you prefer (VSS, WinDiff, cvs
diff, etc.) to diff two or more SLX/XML files.

KM

 

[Heidi Linda eMVP]

Hello KM,

I look for tools like Visual Source Safe, (which can point out the
different between two .cpp files), that can point out the difference
between .slx files.

I've found that the easiest way to compare builds is to do a comparison
on the .log files. It's easier to compare text than it is xml, but of
course it's only useful if you've actually done builds from the .slx
files.

 

[KM]

Heidi,

I agree. This would be easier way.
But frankly, I do not compare SLX files even in XML form.
A long time ago I've written a script app (a component, actually) that reads
the Configuration and writes all the entries to a text file (the apps is
using CMI object model). Then I can easy compare the text files. The app can
also dump any parameters/settings of the components from a Configuration.

The same script is pretty easy to write for CMIExplorer as well.

KM

 

[Heidi Linda eMVP]

Heidi,

I agree. This would be easier way.
But frankly, I do not compare SLX files even in XML form.
A long time ago I've written a script app (a component, actually) that reads
the Configuration and writes all the entries to a text file (the apps is
using CMI object model). Then I can easy compare the text files. The app can
also dump any parameters/settings of the components from a Configuration.

The same script is pretty easy to write for CMIExplorer as well.

Sounds useful, is it up on xpefiles.com?