Checking In a File

Once a file has been checked out and modifications have been completed it is important to check the file back in. Note you cannot ccheck a file in that has not been checked out.test

1. To check a file back in select it as done for checking it out.
   
   
   
2. Right mouse click and select Check In.
   
   
   
3. From should already have the path to the file defined, the only reason why this would be incorrect is if you changed the path of the file from where it was checked out to. If you did move it then you must click the Browse button and locate the file in its new location. It is good practice to enter a comment for this version, this will allow you and other deveopers to keep track of file changes and the reason for those changes. Typically "Keep checked out" will not be checked unless you wish to continue working on the file - this may be done if the changes you are about to make could potentially cause loss of information/source code.
   
   
   
4. The file is now checked back into SourceSafe.