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Save a Complete Compare Session

You can save all of the selections you make in the Complete Compare Wizard, to a CCS (Complete Compare Session) file. The session file retains all compare criteria made in each pane of the wizard, including exact model names and locations, option sets, and so on. You can open the session at a later time and repeat the compare process using the same selections.

This feature saves you time when you compare the same models, databases, or script files over time. For example, you can track the differences between generated DDL and its related data model over time by reusing a Complete Compare Session each time your model or DDL changes.

To save a Complete Compare session

1. Click Complete Compare on the Actions menu.

   The Complete Compare wizard opens.

2. Use the panes in the Complete Compare wizard to select the compare criteria.

   Note: You cannot save a Complete Compare session until you make a selection for at least the right and left pane of the Complete Compare wizard.

3. Click Save Session.

   The Save As dialog opens.

4. Enter a name for your session and click OK.

   Your session is saved as a new file with the *.CCS (Complete Compare Session) extension.

Note: If you move or change the name of either model included in a saved Complete Compare session, you cannot load that session again.