Variables in VCS Commands

To make the IDE respond more effectively to system and directory changes, you can use variables in your commands and in other variables. For example, if the path to your version control system's executable changes, and you use a variable instead of a hard-coded path in your commands, you need to edit that path only in one place. All commands using the variable then use the updated path.

Each profile has a default set of variables that you can edit. You can also create your own variables. Variables can be divided into the following four categories:

In addition, you can also include the special PASSWORD variable in commands to prompt you for a password. Once you have successfully entered the password, it is saved for the rest of the session so that you do not have to type it again whenever a command requires it. The session ends when you switch projects or exit the IDE.

See also
Creating a Custom VCS Profile
Creating a New Variable
Variable Syntax and Usage
Runtime Variables
Configuring the VCS Profile Customizer
Substitution Formats for Variables

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