Merge_Ext Initialization Variable

Sets the extension that Visual SourceSafe uses to create a temporary file for a merge operation. The default extension is .mrg.

Note

Currently the merge file can cause problems if its temporary folder path is near the maximum length of 260 characters.

Syntax

Merge_Ext = <file name extension>

Remarks

When the merge operation is complete, Visual SourceSafe either renames or deletes the temporary file. Thus you do not generally see this file. However, if there is a failure during a merge operation, you can look for the temporary file in order to determine any problems.

Examples

Assigns all temporary merge files the extension .mrg:

Merge_Ext = .mrg

See Also

Reference

Mark_Merges Initialization Variable

Other Resources

Initialization Variables