SSAnalyzer for SourceSafe by TSASG

News Release - 2005.09.10

TSA Software Group (TSASG) announces the release of SSAnalyzer 1.0.

SSAnalyzer is a unique tool for Visual SourceSafe that will identify and assist the user in correcting improperly branched or duplicated files.

Using advanced text algorithms to identify non-effective file differences (formatting, comments, etc), SSAnalyzer displays effective vs. non-effective changes for closely matching files, making it much easier for the user to find those few REAL differences among thousands of lines of code.

Typical file and code redundancy can be reduced by an average of 20%, greatly reducing maintenance problems, increasing the speed of SourceSafe, and enhancing the accuracy of third-party source code reporting packages.

Useful links and resources for Visual SourceSafe

Tools and Add-ons

Standard VSS Utilities	Microsoft	Several utility programs are included with VSS
VssDataWiz	Microsoft	VssDatawiz is a beta-level utility designed to clean up orphan files and branches. VssDataWiz can run against a live database. It produces a report of errors in the VssDataWiz log and a batch file (FixData.bat) to correct the errors. Be sure to download Fixref which is required to execute the batch file. VssDataWiz is the precursor to a utility that will be included with VSS 2005.
FixRef	Microsoft	FixRef is a beta-utility that is required by VssDataWiz in order to execute the FixData.bat batch file. Be sure to download VssDataWiz which creates the FixData.bat batch file.
Utility for SourceSafe Administrators	Microsoft	Currently, it is not possible to migrate or copy a list of users and their concominant rights/assignments from an existing VSS database to another one, using either shipped VSS features or programmatically, using IVSS. However, our capable friends in Microsoft's Product Support Services (PSS) have developed a tool that can perform this task automatically.
SourceSafe Products	Dave Goodall (ZDS)	A fairly comprehensive list of SourceSafe add-on products

Forums and FAQs

Practicing SourceSafe	Dave Goodall (ZDS)	Successful administration means putting both procedures and tools in place. Here is an informative resource for setting up the process.
Visual SourceSafe Frequently Asked Questions	Michael (MS Evangelist)	Microsoft-recommended FAQ
Microsoft forum on Source Control in Visual Studio and SourceSafe	Microsoft	Discussion topics on integration of Source Control into Visual Studio and the SourceSafe
SourceSafe Forum	Tek-Tips	User discussions of various SourceSafe issues.

Documentation

Visual SourceSafe 6.0	Microsoft	You'll find in-depth content, community resources, downloads, product information, and more at this one-stop resource for Visual Studio .NET developers
Visual SourceSafe pre-2005	Microsoft	Microsoft Home Page for Visual Studio and Visual SourceSafe 6.0
Microsoft Visual SourceSafe Best Practices	Microsoft	Outlines recommended practices to help prevent data corruption in Microsoft Visual SourceSafe. Includes a discussion on the data repair tool called Analyze, which ships with the product.
Introduction to Visual SourceSafe Database Security	Microsoft	This article identifies security issues that administrators need to address when creating and managing Visual SourceSafe 6.0 and earlier databases
Visual SourceSafe 6.0 Automation	Microsoft	Discusses the Automation interface exposed by Microsoft® Visual SourceSafe version 6.0. Written from the perspective of the Microsoft Visual Basic® programmer and includes code snippets written in Visual Basic version 5.0
VSS Naming Syntax, Conventions and Limitations	Microsoft	Defines VSS naming syntax, conventions and limitations
Error Messages from Analyze Tool	Microsoft	This article discusses common error messages and status messages that the Analyze tool for Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, versions 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0, returns.
Team Development with Visual Studio .NET and Visual SourceSafe	Microsoft	The roadmap helps you see what's available in each chapter of the guide and terminology used throughout the different chapters

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