VSHistory -- Visual Studio File Histories

Ken Cross

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VSHistory maintains the history of files in your Visual Studio projects every time they are saved. Any saved version can be viewed or a diff with the current version can be displayed.

VSHistory

VSHistory for Visual Studio saves a copy of your files every time you save them. They are stored in a compressed .vshistory directory in each project and can be opened or differences with the current file can be viewed.

A custom VSHistory tool window displays each version of project files as they're saved. Each version can either be viewed in a VS window or a difference between that version and the current file can be displayed.

Current File History

The history of the current file (the document that currently has focus) can be displayed from the menu via

View | Other Windows | Visual Studio File Histories

It is recommended that you dock the window somewhere, such as

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You can see a diff of any version with the current file by clicking Diff for that version in the VSHistory tool window. Clicking Open will simply display that version of the file.

VSHistory Settings

VSHistory settings allow the user to select how many versions should be maintained:

  • Keep all versions

  • Keep "n" versions

  • Keep versions for "n" days

  • Keep versions for "n" months

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All VS History Files

A display of all VS History files is available in settings:

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Double-clicking a version will display a diff of that version with the current file.

Deleted Files

When a file is deleted, its file histories are kept. To view them, open All VS History Files. The files that were deleted will have (deleted) next to their name. Double-clicking a version will display that version.

Revision History

  • 2.0.4 Added feature to view All History Files by date/time
  • 2.0.3 Fix a problem where settings weren't getting save/restored properly
  • 2.0.2 Initial release of VSHistory 2.0