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Command: Create branch from commit

Symbol: _git_icon_branch.png

Function: From a commit in the History view, a new branch is created for the affected project and is then available in the Branches view.

Call: Context menu of a commit entry in the History view

The command opens the Create branch from commit dialog for defining the new branch.

Dialog: Create Branch from Commit

Source commit

SHA1

SHA1 (unique ID) of the commit

Message

Commit message of the commit

New branch name

Name under which the new branch should appear in the Branches view

Force

The new branch is created even if there is already a branch with the same name and even if there are local uncommitted changes.

Checkout

The new branch is checked out in the Branches view after it is created.