Portable SmartSVN Professional

Portable SmartSVN is a straightforward and reliable piece of software that targets users who need to manage and organize files in a directory structure, as well as track changes to the folders.

Using this application you are able to easily work with tags and branches as conveniently. Once you have defined the project repository and provided the path of the ‘svnadmin’ and ‘svnserve’ executables, you won’t have to deal with hard to remember URL addresses anymore.

What’s more, you can use the program either as a standalone GUI or as an integrated right-click extension so you can run all major commands within your favorite file manager.

The main window of Portable SmartSVN is very intuitive and contains well-organized menus. You are able to view the log information and the local modifications of the currently selected file.

Using the ‘Import Into Repository’ option from the Project menu, you are able to create a completely new project and start working with your files and directories. Simply choose the unversioned directory which should be imported into the repository and organize your files the way you want.  

The Directories panel allows you to instantly view which directories contain local modifications and which have been changed in the repository.

The Transactions view, which can be located at the bottom pane of the application displays the information about new revisions from the repository. It will keep you up-to-date with any modification so you will know when new revisions were added in the project repository.

When it comes to copying and moving files, you can use the drag and drop feature. The ‘Repository Browser’ section allows you to preview annotate file views, check out directories, browse the structure of your repository and even create new directories.

Considering that it is a portable utility, you can carry it with you wherever you go on a removable drive and use it on any computer. Hence, it does not create registry entries and you can remove it simply by deleting its containing folder.

To conclude, Portable SmartSVN proves to be a steady and effective solution when it comes to comparing files and tracking them for changes, as well as managing multiple directories.