Not a problem. Now that you know that the VSS database holds the actual files, a few tips for you and your other 2 developers.

1. Before adding any new file to the project, first choose Project / Source Control / Update Project List... from the menu, then add the file, then choose Project / Source Control / Update Project List... again. This will help prevent merge conflicts for the project.

2. Once you've added a file following tip #1, let your other developers know to choose Project / Source Control / Update Project List... as well. Until they do this they will not see the new file.

Any other problems just let me know.

PS Oh, I think that applies to anywhere. You know the saying, It's a nice place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here.

>You will have to bear with my extreme confusion in this case.
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>I was under the impression that VSS just held information about the files and controlled the access to the source files.
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>I thought it was the middle man between server and local copies.
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>I apologies for wasting your time here, but you've still sorted my problem out, so thanks.
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>Kev
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>PS Try living here for 12 years.