Does SourceTree has a feature to fast-forward branch that is not checked out?

[n99]

The "Merge {branch} into current branch" menu can just fast-forward the checked-out branch. Can I fast-forward another branch without checking it out in SourceTree?

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@Seth Foss:

The same think is with "Reset current branch to this commit" menu item (for instance with mode Hard). Issue here: https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/SRCTREEWIN-2503

[Seth]

You cannot do that in SourceTree, and I don't think Git allows it either (which would explain why SourceTree doesn't).

[n99]

Please see: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/26737637/

[Seth]

Interesting. However, given the safety concerns mentioned in that answer, it is unlikely many Git UIs will support it. If you like, you can create a feature request at jira.atlassian.com.

[n99]

Please see comment: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/26737637/is-it-possible-to-fast-forward-another-branch-without-checking-it-out#comment42098912_26745515 Alternatively, it is possible to use `git branch -f`, see http://stackoverflow.com/q/26752567/121968

[Seth]

The command may not lose commits, but they may not be findable in the UI, so they would seem "lost" to a large number of UI users who are completelyintimidated by the terminal. In any case, I have no part in Atlassian design decisions - I'm just a user. Submit a feature request and see if anything comes of it.