Removing a Subversion folder from the client and server

Question

Hi.

I have been using Subversion for a few days now and have a question...

I have a folder deep in my subversion trunk that I want to remove and replace with another folder.

I have read about this on here and tried:

• Export:
  • I clicked on the folder I wanted to remove
  • I then created a new backup folder elsewhere when prompted
  • I then exported
• Delete:
  • I next chose the delete option (in TortoiseSVN) on the folder I wanted to remove and clicked it.

The folder I want to remove now has an "X" over it as does all of the subfolders and files. But, when I go to the Subversion repository on the remote server, I still see the folder I want to remove and all of its files.

What do I have to do to get the clients to forget about this folder and the Subversion server to remove it permanently from its sub-folders?

Thanks in advance...

Answer 1

You need to commit your change.

svn commit — Send changes from your working copy to the repository.

Note, there is no need to export your folder before doing this. Subversion keeps a history of all changes, so if you need to get this data, you can browse previous revisions and you can access the folder.