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Resolve Differences Dialog

Use the options in the Resolve Differences Dialog to compare the model in the left pane with the model in the right pane and resolve the displayed differences. You can view the differences at the object level, or more detailed property level. You can search the text of the comparison lists, and you can generate a report of the differences.

Standard Toolbar

Performs a specific action on a selected item in the list of differences. For example, you can copy an item from one model to the other, match or unmatch items, and generate a report.

Impact Analysis Toolbar

Invokes additional functionality as you resolve differences. You can view the Impact Analysis dialog and the Message Log, and generate an alter script for either the left or the right model.

Known Differences Toolbar

Marks known differences and work with snapshots. You select rows that you do not want to display in the Resolve Differences dialog, and save the list for retrieval in a future Complete Compare session.

Standard Filters Toolbar

Filters the display of differences to refine the compare process.

Navigation Toolbar

Lets you navigate the list of known differences, search for an item, and expand or collapse the trees.

Object View

Displays a list of differences between the models in an object tree. The status of the comparison is illustrated by an icon. For example, icons are displayed to show a conflict between objects, a resolved conflict, and so on.

Property View

Displays the properties for the selected object in the Object View pane.

Status Bar

Displays the compare status of the current compare row. For example, "The left and right items are not equal."

The following options are displayed in the Object View and Property View sections:

Expand all

Expands the lowest branch of the comparison tree. Right-click a row to see the Expand all option.

Collapse all

Collapses the deepest level of the comparison tree. Right-click a row to see the Collapse all option.

Explain

Opens the Explanation dialog that displays alignment information for the selected row.

More information:

Import or Export Items in the Resolve Differences Dialog

Save a Complete Compare Snapshot

Load a Complete Compare Snapshot

Manage Model Snapshots

Match Objects in the Resolve Differences Dialog

Search the Resolve Differences Dialog

Generate a Comparison Report

Explain Differences in the Resolve Differences Dialog