Changing a File's Type
Perforce file types determine how a file is stored in the depot and synced to the workspace, and whether it can be diffed.
To change a file's Perforce file type (or other storage attributes):
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Context-click the desired file and choose Check Out.
The file is checked out.
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Context-click the file and choose Change Filetype....
The Change Filetype dialog is displayed.
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Set the desired type and attributes and click OK to dismiss the dialog.
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Submit the changelist containing the file.
For details about file types and attributes, see the Perforce Command Reference, "File Types".