Question

Subversion’s svn import command allows repeatedly importing an external directory tree into source control. It’s also important to note the original directory tree is not modified, ie it does not become a checkout/working directory.

What is the equivalent in TFS 2010 (Team Foundation Server), using the command line?

Answer 1

You can create a batch file that first creates a temporary workspace, then add the files and perform a checkin, and then removes the workspace again:

tf workspace /new Temp
/collection:http://MyTfsServer:8080/tfs/defaultcollection
/noprompt

tf add *.* /recursive /noprompt

tf checkin /recursive /noprompt

tf workspace /delete Temp
/collection:http://MyTfsServer:8080/tfs/defaultcollection
/noprompt