I would like to move a file or folder from one place to another within the same repository without having to use Repo Browser to do it, and without creating two independent
In Windows Explorer, with the right-mouse button, click and drag the file from where it is to where you want it. Upon releasing the right-mouse button, you will see a context menu with options such as "SVN Move versioned file here".
http://tortoisesvn.net/most-forgotten-feature
Under TortoiseSVN, see the following page: http://tortoisesvn.net/docs/release/TortoiseSVN_en/tsvn-dug-copy.html
svn move
— Move a file or directory.
http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.0/re18.html
Use Tortoise's RENAME command, and type in a relative path ("folder/file.ext").
You have to drag the file using the right mouse button. The moment you release the file to the new destination you will observe the option:
SVN move versioned files here.
Just select this option and you are done !!