Get Dialog Box (Source Control)

Retrieves a read-only copy of the selected item from the database to your working folder, or another folder that you specify.

Dialog Box Access

In Visual Studio, select an item in Solution Explorer. On the File menu, click Source Control, then Get.

Note

This dialog box is also available by right-clicking the item in Solution Explorer.

Action
Specifies the action being performed on the item(s) to retrieve.
Columns
Identifies columns to display and the order in which they are displayed.
Compare Versions
Compares file versions for files stored locally, versions under source control on the server, or a local version with a version under source control on the server.
Flat View
Displays the files you are retrieving as flat lists under their source control connection.
Modified Time
Displays the time when an item was last modified.
Name
Displays the names of the items to retrieve. Items appear with the check boxes next to them selected. If you do not want to retrieve a particular item, clear its check box.
Options
Displays source safe plug-in-specific get options when the arrow to the right of the button is clicked.
Refresh
Refreshes the view of the folder and file hierarchy for the items you are retrieving.
Sort
Changes the sort order of the displayed columns.
Tree View
Displays the folder and file hierarchy for the items you are retrieving.