Showing differences between the current network and a version file

You can make a comparison between the currently loaded network and a selected version file and then display the differences directly in a view.

1.  From the File > Compare and transfer networks menu, choose Compare current network with version file.

The Compare current network with version file window opens.

2.  Make the desired changes.

Element Description

Version file for comparison

Use the symbol to select the desired version file for comparison with the current network.

Direction of the comparison

Currently loaded network is base

If the option is selected, objects that exist only in the compared version will be displayed as inserted in the comparison.

Version file is base

If the option is selected, objects that exist only in the loaded network will be displayed as inserted in the comparison.

Compared attributes

Compare only input attributes without matrices

If the option is selected, only the input attributes are compared, not the matrix data.

Compare only input attributes including matrices

If the option is selected, the input attributes and all matrix data are compared.

Compare all attributes

If this option is selected, input attributes and calculated attributes are compared.

3.  Confirm with OK.

A view opens showing the differences between the currently loaded network and the selected version file. In it, inserted, modified, and deleted attributes are displayed, partly with further detailed information.

Tip: You can also perform comparisons between the current network and selected version files in the Version comparisons window via the entry Show differences to current network (Comparing versions and networks).