Enabling Dynamic View File System Notification

Whenever a file is opened by Visual Studio, the IDE detects changes made outside of the environment, and prompts users to reload changed files. However, Visual Studio cannot detect changes made in a dynamic view, except at checkout time. If you work in a dynamic view on a shared branch, enable the Poll for background file changes option to avoid the potential issue of working with files that do not reflect the latest changes.

To poll for background file changes:
  1. Start Visual Studio.
  2. Click Tools > Options, and then expand Rational® ClearCase® > Dynamic Views.
  3. Select the Poll for background file changes check box.
  4. Click OK.
You are now informed by the IDE when a newer version of a file that you have open is checked in by another user working on the same branch.
For example, if you have a code file open that has been modified by another developer and the option Poll for background file changes is selected, then Visual Studio will prompt you to reload the file so that you are working with the latest changes. This also avoids the risk that you will build and test against files that are different than those displayed in the editor window.
Related tasks
Customizing the Pending Solution Checkins Window
Displaying the ClearCase Toolbars
Setting Rational ClearCase Options
Related reference
Dynamic Views, Rational ClearCase, Options Window