Working in the Engineering Workflow Management Shell

You can use the Engineering Workflow Management Shell to work with Engineering Workflow Management source control from within Microsoft Windows Explorer. You can work in either Basic or Advanced mode. In Basic mode, you can quickly create a work area and start sharing files and folders with your team. In Advanced mode, you can manage repository connections, workspaces, and sandboxes. You can also set source control preferences for compare tools, check in options, and managing source control operations.

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After you install the Engineering Workflow Management Shell, you can select which mode to work in. The default mode of operation is Basic mode. After you select a mode, you can start working in the control panel. You can also navigate to the control panel from the Start menu and use available menu options on the Engineering Workflow Management icon on your task bar. Click the IBM Engineering Workflow Management Shell icon to view a quick status on the repositories you have connected to, your current sandbox or work area, and your pending source control changes.

Tip: You can open the Engineering Workflow Management Shell from the Favorites menu in Windows Explorer.