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How to remove safely remove Plastic SCM?

Discussion in 'Unity Version Control' started by sandbaydev, Apr 14, 2022.

  1. sandbaydev

    sandbaydev

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    I was happy Collaborate user.
    I migrated to Plastic SCM.
    I'm sorry, this just isn't for me.

    I'm changing a prefab, and then I get "Version Control: an existing checkout operation has locked the workspace". I didn't press any buttons. I have 1 developer in the team. I didn't do a single change anywhere.

    I close the editor and don't get that error, until at some point I get it again.

    So, I do not want to be a "compatibility/migration/beta tester" for Plastic SCM.

    Maybe I'm too dumb for this tool. Either way...

    How do I safely remove Plastic SCM from my unity project without losing any data from local?
     
    sandbaydev, Apr 14, 2022
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  2. sandbaydev

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    "remove safely remove" Was not intentional :cool:
     
    sandbaydev, Apr 14, 2022
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  3. Ryan-Unity

    Ryan-Unity

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    Hi @sandbaydev, I'm sorry that you're experiencing issues. It sounds like you were in the middle of working on your project while it was migrated from Collab to Plastic SCM. If you've updated your Version Control package to the latest version, and are using above the minimum supported version of the Unity Editor, then after closing and re-opening your Unity Project, it should take you through the final process of migrating your project's local instance from Collab to Plastic. If you've done all that and are still experiencing issues, then re-downloading your project from the Unity Hub will download the Plastic workspace of your project, allowing you to continue working.

    I assure you that you are not too dumb to use this tool or any tool for that matter.

    If you still would prefer to stop using Plastic SCM, then you can safely remove it by uninstalling the Version Control package in the Package Manager window.
     
    Ryan-Unity, Apr 14, 2022
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  4. sandbaydev

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    Thanks for the clear answer.

    Tool looked quite clear, but I just don't have the time and effort to start fixing and figuring "what is this problem now". I avoid Unity packages knowing that there's always a risk that "some configuration" against "some tool configuration" increases risks of compatibility issues.

    I'll wait until the plastic-unity version stops being "beta" and re-consider coming back when it's stable.
     
    Last edited: Apr 16, 2022
    sandbaydev, Apr 16, 2022
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  5. mhelmrei

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    Hello,
    i followed your instructions and removed the Version Control package. I would still like to use Collaborate but when i install the Version control again I receive the following Error from Plastic SCM. Im using Unity 2020.3.30f1.

    Thank you.
    Matthias

    CmClientException: The client configuration file "client.conf" contains errors: Root element is missing.
    Codice.Client.Common.ClientConfigData.Deserialize (System.String filename, System.Boolean bThrowOnError) (at <c367e0bcb6d443aab744a88f98b1f317>:0)
    Codice.Client.Common.ClientConfigData.Load (System.String filename) (at <c367e0bcb6d443aab744a88f98b1f317>:0)
    Codice.Client.Common.ClientConfig.InitFromFile (System.String fileName) (at <c367e0bcb6d443aab744a88f98b1f317>:0)
    Codice.Client.Common.ClientConfig.Get () (at <c367e0bcb6d443aab744a88f98b1f317>:0)
    Unity.PlasticSCM.Editor.FindWorkspace.PathForApplicationPath (System.String path) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.collab-proxy@1.15.16/Editor/PlasticSCM/FindWorkspace.cs:21)
    Unity.PlasticSCM.Editor.FindWorkspace.HasWorkspace (System.String path) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.collab-proxy@1.15.16/Editor/PlasticSCM/FindWorkspace.cs:12)
    Unity.PlasticSCM.Editor.CollabMigration.MigrateCollabProject.ShouldProjectBeMigrated (System.String projectPath, System.String projectGuid) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.collab-proxy@1.15.16/Editor/PlasticSCM/CollabMigration/MigrateCollabProject.cs:80)
    Unity.PlasticSCM.Editor.CollabMigration.MigrateCollabProject.RunOnceWhenAccessTokenAndProjectIdAreInitialized () (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.collab-proxy@1.15.16/Editor/PlasticSCM/CollabMigration/MigrateCollabProject.cs:48)
    UnityEditor.EditorApplication.Internal_CallUpdateFunctions () (at <68089899e4c84456bfc1de3436accf4a>:0)
     
    mhelmrei, Apr 27, 2022
    #5

  6. Lars-Steenhoff

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    Collab is no longer available
     
    Lars-Steenhoff, Apr 27, 2022
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  7. AndyNeoman

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    What if you cant open your project because you keep getting ProjectBrowser.ongui.repaint and it refuses to open?
     
    AndyNeoman, Nov 9, 2022
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  8. carlosalba1985

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    How is this related to Plastic SCM? Can you elaborate a bit more? What the the steps you are following?

    You can also disable the Plastic SCM plugin.
     
    carlosalba1985, Nov 9, 2022
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  9. mpetrini

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    I have the same problem. Without solution. More than 999 errors with plastic even Version Control desinstalled.

    upload_2022-11-18_13-53-44.png
     
    mpetrini, Nov 18, 2022
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  10. mpetrini

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    All works fine after delete Library folder from my project and open it again.
     
    mpetrini, Nov 18, 2022
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  11. carlosalba1985

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    Hi,

    In the "Library" folder there is some temporary stuff. Did you close and re-open Unity after uninstalling the Version Control package? It may be enough.

    Also, why are you uninstalling the Version Control package? As you probably know, Collab is not available anymore. According to the error message in the last screenshot, Collab is somehow still active in this editor. You might need to manually disable Collab in the Unity services panel

    Regards,
    Carlos.
     
    carlosalba1985, Nov 29, 2022
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  12. rlalancette

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    I would strongly suggest not adding packages that the typical guy won't use.
    Most of us are probably already on perforce or github.
     
    rlalancette, Nov 29, 2022
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  13. carlosalba1985

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    If you are already using P4/GitHub, why would you install the Version Control package?
     
    carlosalba1985, Nov 29, 2022
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  14. unity_007fkj

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    I am able to unlik my project from plastic scm via deleting the plastic folder.
     
    unity_007fkj, May 2, 2023
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