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Comparing Objects

You can compare two objects of the same type. The Object Comparison dialog box displays a line-by-line comparison between the two. You can compare objects defined in the current repository, in different repositories, and in archive files (SIF files).

To compare two objects in the same repository

1. In the Object Explorer select an object type.
2. In the Object List Editor, select two top-level objects.
3. Choose Tools > Compare Objects > Selected.

   The Compare Objects dialog box appears.

To compare an object in the current repository with an object in another repository

1. In the Object Explorer, select an object type.
2. In the Object List Editor, select one top-level object.
3. Choose Tools > Compare Objects > Selected vs. Repository.

   The Open Repository dialog box appears.

4. Select the repository that contains the object you want to compare with the currently selected object.

   The Object Comparison dialog box opens with the object in the current working repository displayed in the left applet and the corresponding object in the selected repository in the right applet.

   You can update the current working repository or the selected repository from the Object Comparison dialog box if you have the appropriate projects locked in both repositories.

To compare an object in the current repository with an object in an archive file

1. In the Object Explorer, select an object type.
2. In the Object List Editor, select one top-level object.
3. Choose Tools > Compare Objects > Selected vs. Archive Option.

   The Select Archive File to Compare Against dialog box opens.

4. Select a SIF file that to use for comparison and then click Open.

   The comparison starts at the project level. If a corresponding object type is found in the archive file, the Object Comparison dialog box opens. If a corresponding object type is not found, it does not open.

To compare objects in two different archive files

1. In the Object Explorer, select an object type.
2. In the Object List Editor, select one top-level object.
3. Choose Tools> Compare Objects > Archive vs. Archive.

   The Select Archive File for Left Side of Comparison dialog box opens.

4. Select an archive file, and then click Open.

   The Select Archive File for Right Side of Comparison dialog box opens.

5. Select an archive file, and then click Open.

   The Object Comparison dialog box opens with the left and right side populated with the contents of the selected archive files. During the comparison the two archive files, are read-only.

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