Specifications

Compare Configuration Files Window
The Compare Configuration Files window lets you compare two archived configuration files. There are
several ways to access the window:
Select a configuration that includes device configuration data ( or ) in the Archives Mgmt tab
tree or Details View, and select Tools > Compare Configuration Files. You can also right−click on
a configuration and select Compare Configuration Files from the menu. The Select Configurations
window opens, where you can select the two configurations you want to compare. Click OK and the
Compare Configuration Files window opens.
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Select two configurations in the Archive Mgmt tab Details View, and select Tools > Compare
Configuration Files.
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In the Compare Archives window, right−click on an entry with a Diff icon , and select Compare
Configuration Files from the menu.
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The files are displayed in ASCII format. However, if one or both of the files are in binary, you have the option
to display them. Lines highlighted in green represent lines that have changed. Red highlighting represents
lines that have been added.
You can perform Find and Filter operations on the configuration files to target specific lines of interest. The
last Filter and Find settings you enter remain in the viewer until you refresh the display.
Information on the following tabs:
Find Tab•
Filter Tab•
Find Tab
The Find tab lets you search the configuration files (filtered or unfiltered) for a specific set of characters, like
a word, phrase, or number. Enter your search criteria in the Find field, and when you click the Find button,
any search terms found will be highlighted in the files. You can search forward or backward from your current
position, and restrict your search to match the exact upper or lowercase, and/or whole word.
Click the graphic for more information.
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