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A patch file is a single file that will list all the changes made to Redmine. It is the preferred way to create and share changes to Redmine.

Creating a patch file

Creating a patch for Redmine is easy. Just follow the following simple steps:

  1. Download the development copy of Redmine
  2. Make your changes
  3. Run svn diff > PATCH_NAME.diff in you Redmine folder. Change PATCH_NAME to something that describes the purpose.
  4. Upload the patch file to an issue and share

Applying a patch file

To apply a patch file you can use the patch program.

  1. Change into your Redmine directory (the one with app, test, and config folders)
  2. Run patch -p0 < PATCH_NAME.diff
  3. Check the messages for any errors.

Some errors might occur because there are changes to the same areas of code. If you are familiar with merging code, you can try to merge the changes. Otherwise post for help where you downloaded the patch or in the forums.

Remove a patch file

To remove a patch file you can use the patch program.

  1. Change into your Redmine directory (the one with app, test, and config folders)
  2. Run patch -p0 -R < PATCH_NAME.diff
  3. Check the messages for any errors.

Updated by Ivan Yiu almost 11 years ago · 5 revisions