Re: Can't copy to new branch because file exists?? (was Re: Confused about branches and partial switches)

[Stefan Sperling <st...@elego.de>]

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:14:20AM -0700, Brett Coon wrote:
> svn: Commit failed (details follow):
> svn: File '/svn/project/branches/bcoon/b2/hw/b/f/v/TEF.v' already exists
> svn: Your commit message was left in a temporary file:
> svn:    'svn-commit.tmp'
> 
> But there is no b2 branch yet!!  So how could a file exist in this branch?

> I'm perplexed.  And stumped.  And grumpy about my vacation being over.

Looks like the following bug fix which will be in 1.6.5 will help you,
except for the part about your vacation being over.

http://svn.collab.net/viewvc/svn?view=revision&revision=38130

Stefan

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