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JDR2500
Frequent Contributor
6 months ago

"Files diff utility" how does it work? Example?

Hi, I'm interested in using the 'Files diff utility' feature found in Options > Engines > Stores in conjunction with the Files.Compare method.  Ideally, I'd like to get it working with Beyond Compare...
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    rraghvani
    6 months ago

    I followed the documentation that Marsha_R had provided. Did a quick install of BC, ran a file compare test that failed. Clicking on the 'Details' link brings up Beyond Compare showing the differences.

     

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rraghvani
Champion Level 3
6 months ago

I followed the documentation that Marsha_R had provided. Did a quick install of BC, ran a file compare test that failed. Clicking on the 'Details' link brings up Beyond Compare showing the differences.

 

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    JDR2500
    Frequent Contributor
    6 months ago

    Yes!  Now we're getting somewhere. 

    Which Beyond Compare executable did you specify in the "Diff name" field?  Beyond Compare has at least three of them (e.g. BComp.exe and BCompare.exe).  Also, did you leave default arguments in the "Command line" field?

    I'm still unclear on if/how this will work with TestExecute.  Are these settings saved in the project or project suite?  The nature of the UI makes it look like they are application settings rather than file settings. If it won't work with TestExecute then I may not be able to use it.

    Many thanks, John