p4 restore

Synopsis

Restore old archived revisions from an archive depot.

Syntax

p4 [g-opts] restore [-n] -D depot file[revRange] …

Description

The p4 restore command transfers archives from a named depot of type archive back to their original locations in a local depot. After being restored, the revisions' action is restored to whatever it was before it was archived.

Options

-D depot

Specify an archive depot from which files are to be restored.

-n

Do not restore files; report on revisions that would be restored.

g-opts

See “Global Options”.

Usage Notes

Can File Arguments Use Revision Specifier?

Can File Arguments Use Revision Range?

Minimal Access Level Required

Yes

Yes

admin

  • Storage for the archive depot must be mounted unless you are using the -n option.

Related Commands

To create a depot

p4 depot

To archive files into an archive depot

p4 archive

To obliterate files without archiving them

p4 obliterate