How to: Enable Automatic Retrieval

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You can configure Visual Studio to automatically retrieve the latest version of a source-controlled item in a solution every time that you open it. Doing so makes sure that the local copy remains synchronized with the master copy.

Procedures

To get the latest version automatically

  1. In Visual Studio, on the Tools menu, click Options.

  2. In the Options dialog box, click Source Control, and then click Environment.

  3. Select the Get everything when opening a solution or project option.

  4. Click OK.

See Also

Reference

Plug-in Tabs for Source Control (Options Dialog Box)

Other Resources

Performing Source Control Tasks