Grouping Files for Transfer Using File List Programs

In addition to explicitly specifying files for transfer, you can execute programs that generate that list for you -- such a program is called a File List Program (or FLP). An FLP generates a list of files to stdout; the Bringover and Putback transactions read the list of files from stdout and include them in the transaction.

Configuring is shipped with a default FLP named def.dir.flp. The FLP def.dir.flp recursively lists the names of files that are under SCCS control in directories that you specify in the File List pane (see "Constructing Directory and File Lists in the File List Pane"). The files generated by this (or any) FLP are included for transfer with files that you also specify in the File List pane.

If you want to use your own FLPs during a transaction, you can specify their path names in the File List pane.

To use your own FLP:

1. Select File List Programs (FLPs) in the Parent list box.

2. Add FLPs to the list using the Add FLPs dialog box that opens when you click Add.

   See "Add Files Dialog Box" for more information.

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   You can create your own FLPs that generate lists of files that are useful for your project.

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