Keyword_Masks Initialization Variable

Indicates the files to use with keyword expansion for the Visual SourceSafe Explorer Check In and Add Files commands. This initialization variable is set in the Srcsafe.ini file only.

Syntax

Keyword_Masks = <masks>

Remarks

You can set this variable in Srcsafe.ini directly or in Visual SourceSafe Administrator. In Visual SourceSafe Administrator, use the SourceSafe Options dialog box, General tab. Specify the masks in the Expand keywords in files of type box.

Examples

Specifies that all .c and .h files except for Ss.c should be keyword-expanded:

Keyword_Masks = *.C, *.H, !SS.C

See Also

Reference

Expand_Keywords_Locally Initialization Variable
SourceSafe Options Dialog Box, General Tab

Concepts

Keyword Expansion Support

Other Resources

Initialization Variables