Use graph drag and drop
Drag a branch label onto another branch in the graph and GitTree offers what the two can do: Fast-forward, Merge or Rebase. Nothing happens until you choose; the usual confirmation and Undo apply.
Works in GitTree Free: every local Git feature, once you are signed in.
On this page
Before you start
- Both branches are visible in the graph.
Where to find it
- Drag a label in the Branch / Tag column onto another branch’s label.
- Without a mouse: right-click a branch and choose Drop Onto Branch…, then pick the target.
| Action | macOS | Windows and Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Undo the result | ⌘Z | Ctrl+Z |
Steps
Drag the branch
Press on the label of the branch that holds the work, such as
feature/search, and drag it onto your target, such asdevelop.Choose what to do
GitTree checks what the drop can do and offers only what applies: Fast-forward develop to feature/search, Merge feature/search into develop or Rebase feature/search onto develop.
The same merge and rebase actions, here from the branch menu.GitTree interface with a demonstration repository. Confirm
The usual dialog opens, such as the merge preview with its conflict check. Cancel is the default.
Expected result
The branches are merged, rebased or fast-forwarded as you chose; Undo puts them back.
Good to know
If something goes wrong
“Could not check what this drop can do.”
Drop the branch again to retry.
Questions
Can I drag a commit?
The drop works on branch labels. To copy a single commit onto a branch, use cherry-pick.