full text difference with file compare

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runde

full text difference with file compare

Post by runde »

can I run a file compare and get a color coded difference showing the full original file, and color coded additions/deletions. When I run file compare, it only seems to output line differences - I would like to also see the unchanged text inbetween

thanks
Ariight

Re: full text difference with file compare

Post by Ariight »

Unfortunately this functionality requires a third party product. Try an application like Examdiff (http://www.prestosoft.com/examdiff/examdiff.htm)

Hope this helps,
Ariight
Andreas

Re: full text difference with file compare

Post by Andreas »

Yes, Examdiff (Pro) is a superb file comparing tool!

for the full version:
http://www.prestosoft.com/examdiff/examdiffpro.htm
Horst

Re: full text difference with file compare

Post by Horst »

No need for the Pro version. The freeware Examdiff is all one needs.
Andreas

Re: full text difference with file compare

Post by Andreas »

.. is all you need.

I would miss the extra features of the pro version if they were taken away from me...
Sri

Re: full text difference with file compare

Post by Sri »

The File Difference on a C Source File Saved using Textpad Shows Lots of Differences while Using Visual Source Safe File Difference Tool, Even though Only One Line Was changed, 100's of lines were showing as difference.
Is Text Pad Inserting any extra spaces or tabs while saving.

Any help on this?

Sri
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