<p>To share work without checking in changes, you can create <em>patches</em>, which are files that encode the changes made to a selected set of files. The resulting patch file can be <em>applied</em> by other users who want to see and try your changes. (The Perforce <ahref="shelving.html">shelving</a> feature is another way to share work without checking it in.)</p>
<p><strong>To create a patch file from a project that you have edited:</strong></p>
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<li>Context-click the desired project or resource and choose <strong>Team>Create Patch</strong>.The Create Patch wizard is launched.</li>
<li>Specify the location where the patch is to be saved (clipboard, file system or Eclipse workspace).</li>
<li>Adjust the precise content and format of the patch as desired.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Finish</strong>. </li>
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<p>You can send the resulting file to other developers who are working on the project, and they can apply the patch file to view and test your changes.</p>
<p><strong>To apply a patch:</strong></p>
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<li>Context-click the project and choose <strong>Team>Apply Patch</strong>.</li>
<li>Browse to the patch file and apply it.</li>
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