Proper tracking of file-level operations: rename, directories, merges

[Philippe Lhoste]

On 24/10/2011 19:04, Eli Zaretskii wrote:
> I don't see why.  I see no reason why a UI front-end, or even a simple
> file manager, couldn't invoke the VCS back-end when I rename or move a
> file.  After all, we do expect such UIs to show us the version
> information and even the fact that the file is versioned.

By the way, does Bazaar Explorer allows to move stuff around (or rename) using bzr mv?
It was one of my early requests, and I would use Explorer much more if it does.

> That option exists to correct mistakes.  It's a fire escape.  It
> should not be judged as something you use every day.

Not really. You can find more convenient to move files or directory with the mouse, in 
Windows Explorer or whatever interface you have on your Unix box or your Mac.
I do. I am familiar with the command line and I use almost only that with Bazaar, but 
still prefer using the mouse, faster and less error prone.

Moreover, I just did a number of refactorings (moving Java classes in the package 
hierarchy) with Eclipse, and I am glad Bazaar allows me to track these changes, even if I 
modified a file!
Perhaps I should use the Bazaar plugin of Eclipse, too... :-)

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