You can add data from multiple sources to your SVN repository, such as SVN dump files from previous repositories or unversioned directories.
Importing an SVN dump file
If you already have an SVN repository, you can import it directly to Assembla.
To import an SVN repository from another server
Obtain an SVN dump file for the source repository. The steps for obtaining an SVN dump file vary depending on the SVN service provider hosting the repository. In most cases, you can create it using the following command:
svnadmin dump /path/to/repository | gzip -9 > svnexport.dump
Add an empty SVN repository to your Assembla space.
Go to the Import/Export sub-tab in the SVN tab for your newly-created repository.
Browse and select the SVN dump file from your computer, and then click Import. If your file is larger than 200 MB, use a URL to import it instead. An import job is scheduled and runs in the background.
For more detailed instructions, see Migrating SVN Repositories to Assembla.
Uploading unversioned files to your repository
If you currently organize your project files in an unversioned directory structure, then they must be added to your Assembla SVN repo before you can start committing your changes to those files. To learn more, see Adding Unversioned Files to Your SVN Repository.
For Users with the New UI
Adding a repository to your space
When creating a new Space, you can create the Space with a repository by checking the Create with repository box on the first step.
Alternatively, if you would like to create a repository in an existing Space, click on the green (+) button and select New Repository. The wizard will ask you to select the Space you would like to create your repository in, as well as what you would like to name your repository and what type of repository it is.
If you would like to import an existing repository from an external location, select Import repository and enter your repository's URL and, if necessary, access credentials.
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