Analyze Visual SourceSafe

Analyze Visual SourceSafe can be used for thoroughly analyzing files in a Visual SourceSafe database and validate records in a simple manner.

Thanks to its configuration, it can also identify and repair errors that might occur, while also helping you securely delete inactive records. Since it tampers with the database content, it is advisable that all users log out before launching Analyze Visual SourceSafe.

The application can be used on 32-bit systems, in conjunction with the 32-bit Visual SourceSafe libraries. When launched with the -f switch, it will try to repair any data file in the SourceSafe database, regardless of their origin.

Analyze Visual SourceSafe verifies that each file in the database is not corrupt, while also checking the connections between files and subprojects, shared and branched files. It performs cleanup operations by reading the content of the Names.dat, Um.dat and Rights.dat files.

Practically, Analyze Visual SourceSafe can be considered a maintenance tool designed to check the database integrity and fix reading errors. It can be integrated into a script, but you can also opt for manual repairs. It is recommended that you launch Analyze Visual SourceSafeat least once a month to check the database for errors. The syntax is intuitive and simple, posing no problems to experienced database administrators.

The backup directory that Analyze Visual SourceSafe creates each time it is launched makes it possible for it to keep track of file versions that have been repaired. All actions are recorded to a LOG file for future reference.