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## modifying annexed files ## modifying annexed files
Normally, the content of files in the annex is prevented from being modified. Normally, the content of files in the annex is prevented from being modified.
That's a good thing, because it might be the only copy, you wouldn't
want to lose it in a fumblefingered mistake.
# echo oops > my_cool_big_file # echo oops > my_cool_big_file
bash: my_cool_big_file: Permission deined bash: my_cool_big_file: Permission deined
@ -151,12 +153,12 @@ In order to modify a file, it should first be unlocked.
# git annex unlock my_cool_big_file # git annex unlock my_cool_big_file
unlock my_cool_big_file (copying...) ok unlock my_cool_big_file (copying...) ok
They replaces the symlink that normally points at its content with a copy That replaces the symlink that normally points at its content with a copy
of the content. You can then modify the file like any regular file. Because of the content. You can then modify the file like any regular file. Because
it is a regular file. it is a regular file.
If you decide you don't need to modify the file after all, or want to discard (If you decide you don't need to modify the file after all, or want to discard
modifications, just use `git annex lock`. modifications, just use `git annex lock`.)
When you `git commit`, git-annex's pre-commit hook will automatically When you `git commit`, git-annex's pre-commit hook will automatically
notice that you are committing an unlocked file, and add its new content notice that you are committing an unlocked file, and add its new content