svn status tells u if its a working copy or not - all the files you've edited ? means its not your problem on this update? A is added M is modified danns23 (5:12:17 PM): ? = item not under version control danns23 (5:12:21 PM): ! = item missing danns23 (5:12:26 PM): svn help status |less danns23 (5:12:43 PM): so ! was deleted but not by svn danns23 (5:12:52 PM): ? means item needs to be added to svn if you want it under version control