Compare item revisions and files

In the web client, compare item revisions and files to view the differences between them without merging their content.

Compare item revisions

After you have specified details for the new item revision, Dimensions CM launches the merge tool where you can view the differences between the items or files.

PRIVILEGES: Browse Item.

To compare item revisions:

  1. In the web client, open the My Current Project/Stream view or Items view.

  2. Select one or more revisions of the same item.

  3. On the toolbar, click More , and select Show Differences.

  4. In the Show Differences dialog box, verify that you have selected the correct item revisions.

  5. Select the item revisions and/or workfiles to compare:

    • To add another item revision, click Add in the Revisions section, and select a revision from the list.

    • To add another workfile file, click Add in the Workfiles section, and browse to find the file.

    • To remove an item revision or workfile from your selection, click Delete.

  6. Click OK. The merge tool opens.

  7. When finished, exit the merge tool.

  8. In the Results dialog box, click Close.

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Compare work area files

You can compare files in your work area with item revisions.

PRIVILEGES: Browse Item.

To compare files in a work area with item revisions:

  1. In the web client, open the My Current Project/Stream view.

  2. In the navigation pane, expand the Work Areas node and select the node for the relevant work area.

  3. Expand the folder tree and select the folder in which the files are located.

  4. In the content pane, select one or more files.

  5. On the toolbar, click Show Differences. The Show Differences dialog box opens, displaying the differences.

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Compare item revisions using history

You can compare item revisions when viewing revision history.

PRIVILEGES: Browse Item.

To compare item revisions using the History dialog box:

  1. In the web client, open the My Current Project/Stream view or Items view.

  2. Select the relevant item.

  3. On the toolbar, click History.

  4. In the Revision History dialog box, select the revision to use as the basis for a comparison.

  5. On the toolbar, click More , and select Show Differences.

  6. Select the item revisions and/or workfiles to compare:

    • To add another item revision, click Add in the Revisions section, and select a revision from the list.

    • To add another workfile file, click Add in the Workfiles section, and browse to find the file.

    • To remove an item revision or workfile from your selection, click Delete.

  7. Click OK. The merge tool opens.

  8. When finished, exit the merge tool.

  9. In the Results dialog box, click Close.

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