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p4: Open a file to edit.
$ p4 edit -c ${changelist_number} ${filename}
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The command "p4 edit -c ${changelist_number} ${filename}" is related to the Perforce version control system.

Here's the breakdown:

  1. "p4" refers to the Perforce command-line client.
  2. "edit" is the command used to open a file for editing.
  3. "-c" is an option used to specify a changelist number.
  4. "${changelist_number}" is a placeholder for an actual changelist number. You need to replace it with an actual number when executing the command.
  5. "${filename}" is a placeholder for the name of the file you want to open for editing. You also need to replace it with the actual filename when running the command.

Putting it all together, the command "p4 edit -c ${changelist_number} ${filename}" is used to open a specific file for editing in a particular changelist. By specifying the changelist number, you can associate the file changes with a specific change set, allowing easier tracking and management of modifications within your Perforce repository.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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