Is there a way to check-out multiple files from various folders in TFS in a single operation

Question

Is there a way to check-out multiple files from various folders in TFS in a single operation.

i have modified multiple files under muliple direcotries but i want them to check-out in a single click and check-in also in single click.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes, using the TFS command line client (tf.exe).

If you have tf.exe available, you could do this using the checkout command. (If you don't, take a look at this question: How to get tf.exe (TFS command line client)?)

• Checkout command for Visual Studio 2013-2015: https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/docs/tfvc/checkout-or-edit-command

• Older versions: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/1yft8zkw(v=vs.80).aspx

Example: Separate multiple files by spaces

tf checkout file2.cs file2.cs

Example: Use a wildcard to search

tf checkout *.csproj /recursive

Answer 2

Yes, in the solution explorer hold down the control key as you select files and them check them out all at once.