Desktop Client and workspaces

The Desktop Client is the primary interface for daily file work.

Connecting

1. Start DigiVC Desktop Client.
2. Enter the server URL, for example https://digivc.company.example.
3. Enter a profile name, username and password.
4. Select Connect.

The server URL must be an HTTP/HTTPS origin only, without embedded credentials, extra path, query or fragment.

Creating a workspace

1. Open Repositories.
2. Select a project and repository.
3. Load the tree.
4. Choose:

• Full checkout; or
• Checkout selected.

1. Select a local directory.
2. Start checkout.

DigiVC creates protected metadata inside the workspace. Do not edit or delete it manually.

Reviewing local changes

On the Workspace page:

• Status shows new, modified, deleted, locked, conflict and needs-update states;
• Diff displays a textual diff when appropriate;
• binary or oversized files are reported without an unsafe textual preview.

Update before commit

When the remote repository has a newer revision, run Update. DigiVC applies remote changes atomically. A conflict must not silently destroy local work.

Commit

1. Review status and diff.
2. Enter a clear commit message.
3. Optionally run dry-run/preview first.
4. Select Commit.

Good commit message:

Add SSL-mode validation to remote PostgreSQL setup

Poor commit message:

fix

Conflicts

The Desktop Client offers these strategies:

• Keep local;
• Accept remote;
• Mark for manual resolution.

Review the content before selecting a resolution. DigiVC then synchronizes the decision with the server conflict record.

Activity

The Activity page shows:

• revisions;
• locks;
• conflicts;
• validation runs.

This lets a user understand repository activity without system-administrator privileges.