AutoVue


Comparing 2D Files

AutoVue provides the ability to visually compare two files and display color-coded comparative data. When you compare two files, Autovue displays three windows, the first containing the original file, the second containing the file you compared the original against, and the third containing the comparison results.

In the Comparison Result window you can specify whether you want to display only the additions, deletions or unchanged, or any combination of the three. To access these options, right-click in any window and select an option from the pop-up menu.

The comparison results are displayed in different colors to differentiate the results of the file comparison. The comparison options and corresponding colors are:

Option
Color
Description
View Additions
Green
Indicates that something has been added.
View Deletions
Red
Indicates that something has been deleted.
View Unchanged
Blue
Indicates that there is no change.

  1. View the base file in AutoVue.
  2. Select Analysis > Compare from the Autovue main menu.
  3. The File Open dialog appears.

  4. Enter the File Name or click Browse to select the file that you want to compare with the current active file.
  5. Click OK.
  6. AutoVue displays three windows, the first displaying the original file, the second displaying the compare file and the third displaying the comparison results.

    Note If you apply a change from the View menu, all three windows display the synchronized change.

  7. To access the Compare options, right-click in any of the windows.
  8. A pop-up menu appears displaying the Compare options.

    Note To maximize any of the windows, double-click the title bar of the window that you want to maximize. To restore the window, double-click the title bar.

  9. To exit Compare mode, select File > Exit Compare Mode from the AutoVue main menu.
  10. The original file appears in the workspace.

    Note You can also exit Compare mode by right-clicking in any of the windows and selecting Exit Compare Mode from the pop-up menu.

See Also Specifying Scale and Offset for a Compare File


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