We use a nightly build and test environment with TestComplete. The ProjectSuite test run takes 12h and has a huge test result tree. It is pretty complex to compare the actual ProjectSuite test resu...
Yes, you're right.
This is another reason why the TestComplete users should do the DIFF. They know when it makes sense.
To have a meaningful test report e.g. after a regression test for Continuous Integration, the test suite run should be reproducible by its test coverage.
I think, the danger is manageable to compare only the result of each single "Test Item" (new test, new error, fixed, skipped) without its TestItem-Content. The reason of a changed TestItem result, must be checked within the new/old TestComplete test log. (linked in the DIFF-Tool :smileywink: )