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@@ -321,10 +321,12 @@ subdirectories).
shown in the view.
Multiple values for a metadata field can be specified, either by using
- a glob (field="\*") or by listing each wanted value.
+ a glob (field="\*") or by listing each wanted value. The resulting view
+ will put files in subdirectories according to the value of their fields.
- When multiple field values match, the view branch will have a
- subdirectory for each value.
+ Once within a view, you can make additional subdirectories, and
+ copy or move files into them. When you commit, the metadata will
+ be updated to correspond to your changes.
* `vpop [N]`
@@ -801,7 +803,8 @@ subdirectories).
Fixes up symlinks that are staged as part of a commit, to ensure they
point to annexed content. Also handles injecting changes to unlocked
- files into the annex.
+ files into the annex. When in a view, updates metadata to reflect changes
+ made to files in the view.
* `lookupkey [file ...]`