PRB: Cannot Map File to the Project "$" Message in Dev Studio (154400)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 16-bit, for Windows 4.0
- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 16-bit, for Windows 5.0
- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows 4.0
- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe for Windows 5.0
This article was previously published under Q154400 SYMPTOMS
When adding the files of a Visual C++ project to Source Code Control, you
may get the error:
"Can't map file to the Project $"
This may be caused by a corrupt .mdp file in Developer Studio.
WORKAROUND
One solution is to remove the .mdp file and reopen the project using
the .mak file. The following will recreate the .mdp file:
- From the File menu, choose Open Workspace.
- Choose Makefiles (*.mak) from the list files of type ComboBox.
- Select the appropriate makefile, and choose OK.
Add the project again. You should be able to see, select, and create
projects in Visual SourceSafe from the Add SourceSafe Project dialog.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
The .mdp file is a wrapper for the .mak file that contains Visual
SourceSafe information about the project. Developer Studio can recreate
this file, if needed.
Also, if any of the files from your project did manage to get put into the
$/ project in Visual SourceSafe, they should be removed.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/10/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB154400 |
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