Fetch a stream version to a local work area

You can use the following methods to refresh the contents of a local work area from a stream version:

  • Update: enables you to review, select, and merge changes before updating a work area.

  • Get: fetches the entire contents of a stream version (is quicker than Update).

Note: You can only update, or fetch, from a stream version that is later than the version in the work area.

To update a work area from a stream version:

  1. Open the Changeset dialog box.

  2. Select the top level of a changeset and on the toolbar click Update from Stream Version.

    The Update wizard opens. For details, see Update work areas from streams.

To fetch a stream version to a work area:

  1. Open the Changeset dialog box.

  2. Select the top level of a changeset and on the toolbar click Get Stream Version. The Get Stream Version dialog box opens.

  3. In the Folder to contain items box enter a path or browse to select a folder.

  4. Select any of the options if applicable.

  5. Click OK or Finish.

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