rcs-file(2)

NAME

rcs-file - Handle Revision Control System (RCS) files

SYNOPSIS

n rcs-file (C-x C-q) 

DESCRIPTION

MicroEmacs RCS support command. The action of this command depends on the current buffer view(2m) mode state, the argument n, and the existence of an RCS file.

view-mode ON; RCS file does not exist


Removes buffer view mode to enable the user to edit the file.

view-mode ON; RCS file exists


MicroEmacs attempts to check out the file using the command line given by the variable $rcs-cou-com(5) (co unlock). The file is then reloaded and the view mode status re-evaluated.

view-mode OFF; RCS file does not exist


MicroEmacs attempts to check-in the file into RCS for the first time using the command-line given by the variable $rcs-cif-com(5) (ci first). The file is then reload.

view-mode OFF; RCS file exists


MicroEmacs attempts to check-in the file into RCS using the command-line given by the variable $rcs-ci-com(5). The file is then reload.

negative argument given


MicroEmacs attempts to unedit any changes made to the file using the command-line given by the variable $rcs-ue-com(5). The file is then reload.

SEE ALSO

rcs(1). $rcs-file(5), buffer-mode(2), find-file(2), view(2m).

Ref: rcs-file(2) File: m2cmd105.2 Date: 2025/08/28

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