DF file outside of the repository.</p>

  <h3 id="binary_locking">Using Locking</h3>

  <p>For files with binary formats, such as artwork or sound, it is often
  impossible to merge conflicting changes. In these situations, it is necessary
  for users to take strict turns when changing the file in order to prevent
  time wasted on changes that are ultimately discarded.</p>

  <p>Subversion supports <q title=
  "http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.4/svn.advanced.locking.html">locking</q> to
  allow you to preve