GJS: VC/m Features

Flexible configuration options allow different levels of control to suit the company culture and size of the systems.
Web-based interface for object transfers.
All development work is linked to a change request recording the reason for the change.
The system automatically manages concurrent development and ensures that changes are not lost or inadvertently overwritten as a consequence.
An object-based approach allows different components which form a natural unit to be managed together.
Components which can be managed include binary files, text files and all types of Caché, Ensemble and M components.
The version number of an object is incremented each time a new change is begun.
A centralized library stores reference copies of all versions of an object.
Old versions of objects are always available for comparison or for re-instatement if this becomes necessary.
The VC/m system allows one master copy for each object version and ensures that this version is used as the basis for new development work.
The version of each object at each location is recorded to enable the system to track and therefore control the movement of objects.
Different variants can be tracked simultaneously (e.g. a customer-specific amendment, English and French language versions).
Systems can be defined to allow simple control of objects belonging to different applications.
The database defines which version of each object belongs in which system and also where copies of each system are logically located.
Transfers provide a simple mechanism to move or copy objects from one location to another.
Automatic transfers can be defined which effortlessly keep multiple locations in sync.
The release facility provides a way of transferring objects to a remote, live location and providing installation notes for the operator responsible for the release.
Access security gives control over who can make which transfers.
Multiple objects can be transferred in a single step using the change request number.
Transfer route dependencies allow the system manager to restrict the circumstances under which moves are made.
Logical locations mean users do not need to be concerned about where on the disk the objects are actually stored.
Logical locations allow objects to have a different status (e.g. 'for test' or 'tested'), even though they are in one physical location.
Reports inform project managers of the progress of projects, work which is overdue and any concurrent development which is in progress.
The VC/m system records a complete audit trail for each object, showing every movement and status change which has been made.
Statistical reports provide a breakdown of object movements by system and by type of change request for any given period.