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1. How to pay my invoice or quote?
   For Dynamic .NET TWAIN v6.x and lower versions only, for V7.x+ please refer to http://developer.dynamsoft.com/dnt/kb To pay your invoice or quote, you can choose one of the following ways: 1. To make payment by credit card (Visa, Master and Amex) or PayPal, please visit the payment page below: ...
2. How to pay my invoice online through credit card or PayPal?
   For Dynamic .NET TWAIN v6.x and lower versions only, for V7.x+ please refer to http://developer.dynamsoft.com/dnt/kb To make payment through credit card (Visa, Master and Amex) or PayPal, please visit the payment page below: https://www.dynamsoft.com/secure/dynamsoft_purchase2.aspx?PN=Invoice/Q ...
3. Dynamsoft Products News List
   For Dynamic .NET TWAIN v6.x and lower versions only, for V7.x+ please refer to http://developer.dynamsoft.com/dnt/kb Dynamsoft is the leading developer of version control software and TWAIN SDK. Please find below the What's New list of Dynamsoft products: Product Name What's New Page Vers ...
4. Which version control solution should I choose?
   Dynamsoft is a leading developer of version control software and bug tracking software. Its version control product line includes SourceAnywhere for VSS, SourceAnywhere (Standalone and Hosted Edition) and SCM Anywhere (Standalone and Hosted Edition). All products support the remote access and ...
5. How to determine the version of VSS API used by SourceAnywhere for VSS Server?
   SourceAnywhere for VSS Server uses VSS Automation component (VSS API) to access VSS databases. Note: VSS 6.0d (build 31222) or above is recommended as the backend of SourceAnywhere for VSS. If you are using VSS 6.0 on the SourceAnywhere for VSS Server machine, the ssapi.dll file is located at ...
6. How to manage references in source control with Visual Studio?
   You may experience DLL missing issue when building a solution which is downloaded from source control. This is a common issue when managing references in source control with visual studio. The article below will help you solved the issue. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3283737/manage-refere ...
7. How to troubleshoot SourceAnywhere for VSS performance issue?
   If you experience performance issue when using SourceAnywhere for VSS, please check the following things: Please make sure the network is OK. Please place VSS database on the same machine (in different physical disks) or in the same LAN with SourceAnywhere for VSS Server. Due to the design S ...
8. Can SourceAnywhere for VSS Server be installed on a machine different from the one hosting Visual SourceSafe database?
   Yes. It can be installed on a different machine from the one hosting the Visual SourceSafe (VSS) database, as long as they are connected. If you get an error message "Error opening database <path to srcsafe.ini> ", please click here. Please be advised that Visual SourceSafe (VSS) needs to ...
9. What is delta transfer?
   Delta Transfer is a feature of SourceAnywhere for VSS Professional Edition. Delta Transfer uses an algorithm for updating a file on one machine to be identical to a file on another remote machine. The algorithm identifies parts of the source file which are identical to some parts of the destina ...
10. Do I have to install SourceAnywhere for VSS Server? Can I use SourceAnywhere for VSS to connect to VSS Server directly?
    You need to install SourceAnywhere for VSS Server for SourceAnywhere for VSS Client to talk to VSS databases. The client/server architecture eliminates the need to expose the file system of VSS database to remote users and enhance the security. It's recommended that you install SourceAnyhwere f ...
11. In what scenario do we need Cache Server?
    SourceAnywhere for VSS Cache Server is an optional caching system. It is used to cache copies of requested server files, thereby improving the client responsiveness. When you have more than 1 developer working on the same project at the same remote location, you may need SourceAnywhere for VSS ...
12. Where can I get your resellers’ information?
    You can find our resellers' information here: http://www.dynamsoft.com/Partner/Resellers.aspx You can also purchase by placing an order online at: https://www.dynamsoft.com/Secure/SAW_BuyIt.aspx
13. Can I use the professional edition and the standard edition of SourceAnywhere for VSS simultaneously?
    Theoretically, yes. However, the professional edition and the standard edition are not compatible. You have to install both the servers of the two editions and the specific client can only access its own server. Since the Professional edition and the Standard edition are using the same Service n ...
14. What is MergeHero?
    MergeHero is the default diff/merge tool of SourceAnywhere for VSS. You can find the utility in the installation folder of SourceAnywhere for VSS Client.
15. Is it necessary to reinstall SourceAnywhere for VSS after purchasing?
    No. After purchasing, it is not necessary to reinstall SourceAnywhere for VSS. Click the Add button to input the permanent serial number in SourceAnywhere for VSS Server Manager will activate the product.
16. Is it necessary to install Visual SourceSafe (VSS) on SourceAnywhere for VSS Server machine?
    Yes. The SourceAnywhere for VSS Server uses the Visual SourceSafe (VSS) Automation component (API), so the Visual SourceSafe (VSS) component must be installed on the server machine hosting the SourceAnywhere for VSS Server. Installing the Visual SourceSafe (VSS) also installs the Visual SourceSa ...
17. Can I run SourceAnywhere for VSS Server on Linux or Mac?
    No. SourceAnywhere for VSS Server must be installed on a Windows machine. See this for information on the system requirement of SourceAnywhere for VSS: http://www.dynamsoft.com/Products/SAW_SystemRequirement.aspx
18. Can I run SourceAnywhere for VSS Client on Linux and Mac?
    Yes. SourceAnywhere for VSS Professional Edition has a Java Client that can run on any platform where Java Virtual Machine can run, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, SCO Unix, FreeBSD and so on. The Java Client can be downloaded from the download page of SourceAnywhere for VSS.
19. How to find the "VSS DB Analyze" tool?
    The Analyze VSS DB tool is used to check the integrity of Visual SourceSafe (VSS) Database and optionally fixes any errors. It can be found in the program group of Visual SourceSafe (Start Menu -> All Programs -> Microsoft Visual Studio -> Microsoft Visual SourceSafe -> Analyze VSS DB).
20. Which IDE integrations does SourceAnywhere for VSS support?
    SourceAnywhere for VSS supports all MSSCCI compatible IDE integrations such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Borland JBuilder, Borland Delphi and IBM Rational Rapid Developer. Also, SourceAnywhere for VSS Professional Edition supports DreamWeaver and Eclipse integration.