Is there a way to add a custom RCS keyword in Perforce?

Question

Perforce supports various RCS keywords including $file$ and $version$. Is there a way to add a custom RCS keyword?

I want to create a custom keyword so that when the file is checked in, Perforce will replace the keyword with a custom string.

e.g.
from:    $customString$
to:      This is a custom message

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 15 '10 at 08:34

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No, but I'd imagine its possible to write a trigger script to do this for you if you so wish.

Perhaps if you explain further what you are tring to achieve their might be some suggestions.

answered Jul 15 '10 at 08:34

Toby Allen

Are you certain about this? I've only seen triggers used in the context of validating files as opposed to editing them. – Tim Clemons Feb 23 '11 at 07:26

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