Re: [Q] Correcting mistakes

[Patrick Decat]

Hi,

In fact, there are sections in the manual dealing with that kind
of manipulations.

From: "Jonathan Belson" <address@hidden>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 2:52 PM
> Hiya
>
> I've been looking for a way to 'undo' certain cvs operations,
> but I haven't had much luck.  Two examples spring to mind:
> 
> How do I 'untag' files if, for instance, you apply the wrong
> tag name or apply it to the wrong files?

Deleting, moving, and renaming tags :
http://www.cvshome.org/docs/manual/cvs_4.html#IDX123
 
> How do you 'back out' an erroneous commit or import?

You do this by 'outdating' revisions using the 'cvs admin
 -o' command :
 http://www.cvshome.org/docs/manual/cvs_16.html#IDX258

> I'm suprised these aren't in the FAQ; maybe it's just me
> who makes mistakes <g>
> 
> Thanks,
> --
> C-YA
> Jon

Regards,
Patrick.