How to Connect Eclipse With CVS
Concurrent Versions System (CVS) is a common version control system used in software development. CVS enables multiple developers to work on a single application concurrently without compromising the integrity of the program. Each developer maintains and edits a copy of the application on his local computer. A centralized CVS server manages updates to and from the local copies while maintaining a version history. You can connect Eclipse (Helios) to a remote CVS server using the built-in CVS repository perspective.
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Instructions
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Open the CVS repository perspective in Eclipse. To do this, select "Window" and then "Open Perspective" from the task bar. A group of perspectives will be displayed. Select "CVS Repository Exploring" if it is available. If it is not available select "Other Options." This will cause an expanded list to pop up, which will allow you to select "CVS Repository Exploring."
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Create a new CVS repository. In the "CVS Repositories" pane, which opened when you selected "CVS Repository Exploring," select the "CVS+" icon in the upper right-hand corner. A new window will open titled "Add CVS Repository."
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Enter the corresponding values for "Host" and "Repository Path" provided to you by your network administrator.
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Enter your user ID and password under "Authentication." If you are entering the CVS anonymously, select the drop-down to the left of the "User" field and select "Anonymous." Generally, anonymous users are not required to enter a password.
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Leave the "Connection" type set to its default setting of "pserver," unless your network administrator has instructed you otherwise. Additionally, unless otherwise instructed, leave the "Use default port" option selected.
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Select "Finish." Your new repository will appear in the "CVS Repositories" pane.
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