Does anyone have any experience with the file compare in the history of a file?
We tried it for the first time today, we are trying to see the difference between two different versions?
Basically when we click compare we either get "files are identical" or "The files are different. You can map this tool to a more advanced compare tool in Solidworks epdm settings." What programs are out there for this?
It is going to depend on what types of documents you want to compare.
If you are comparing parts and assemblies, use SolidWorks Utilities instead of this tool.
For text, or documents that can be opened with Word, I like to use Word: http://www.3dvision.com/wordpress/2012/10/15/comparing-versions-or-files-within-epdm/
For other file types...if you just want to get a copy of two versions: http://www.3dvision.com/wordpress/2012/12/17/compare-files-in-epdm-and-dos-hacking-101/
Slightly related, using the procedure for other file types, I have an article showing how to compare drawings and DWG: http://www.3dvision.com/wordpress/2012/12/12/compare-images-and-drawings/
Hi Jeff,
I am very interested in the Word part but i'm not able to download it from the linked page.
Has it been removed?
I would love to get my hands on a copy if possible.
The link is broken internally too. Webmasters: "Care more about the looks of the page, who cares if you break every link on the page.?"
The Word macro is attached. (Typical "as-is" disclaimers apply.)
Wicked webmasters' world (www)
Downloaded and confirmed that it worked as good as i hoped. Thanks alot for this one Jeff!
