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When the repository is checked, only the branches matching this pattern will be monitored. The pattern is matched against the root of your SVN repository so your pattern must also contain the directory in which the branches live. The branch pattern should include line start and end characters and start with ^ to match the beginning of the branch path and end with /$ to match the end of a branch path.
Externals
There are 3 options to choose from when selecting how to deal with external repositories.
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