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Changes between Version 6 and Version 7 of HowToSubmitAPatch

HowToSubmitAPatch

v6	v7
86	86	A typical patch has changes to files in Source, files in Tests and the !IntermediateReleaseNotes.text file. Please submit the patch as being rooted in the workspace directory (not in the Source subdirectory or elsewhere). This directory contains the subdirectories Source, Tests, etc.
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	88	When referring to a ticket in documentation (whether !IntermediateReleaseNotes, comments or checkin notes), use the Trac syntax of ticket:NN.
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88	90	Use "svn add" on new files to get them to show up in the patch.
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92	94	Use ".patch" for the extension and otherwise, name the file as you like.
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94		Attach the patch to a ticket instead of the forums so that it doesn't get "lost". Also, patches are a pleasure to browse in Trac, but not in phpBB. If there was a forum discussion on the topic of the patch, you can always post a link to the ticket in the discussion.
	96	Attach the patch to a ticket instead of the forums so that it doesn't get "lost". Also, patches are a pleasure to browse in Trac, but not in phpBB. If there was a forum discussion on the topic of the patch, you can always post a link to the ticket in the discussion and vice versa.