Issue

After migrating from SVN to Git and then upgrading to Mendix 10, all commit messages are now showing support@mendix.com as the author instead of the actual user account.

Environment

Version control

Cause

This has been observed sporadically. However, no definitive cause has been identified.

Solution / Workaround

To correct the author information that appears in the commit messages after migrating from SVN to Git and upgrading to Mendix 10, follow these steps in Mendix Studio Pro:

1. Open Mendix Studio Pro

2. In the top menu, go to Edit → Preferences

3. In the Preferences window, navigate to the Version Control tab.

4. Select the Git sub-tab.

5. Check the box labeled "Enable private version control with Git."

6. Update the following fields to reflect the correct Git identity:

   • Name: Enter the desired display name for Git commits.

   • Email: Enter the appropriate email address for Git authorship.

7. Once the Name and Email have been updated, uncheck the box Enable private version control with Git.

8. Click OK or Apply to save the changes.

Additional information

Mendix documentation: Preferences