The workbench allows us to compare multiple resources and present the results in a special compare editor.
Setup
Before we get started with compare we need to create a few files. This will also be a good time to recap some of the basic features we have already learned about.
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Start by selecting all of the projects in the Navigator and deleting them by using Delete on the popup menu. |
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Create a new simple project using File > New > Project.... Be sure to give the project a distinct name by typing your name as the name of your new project (e.g., "JaneQUserCompare"). Do not use spaces or special characters in the project name. |
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Use the project's popup menu to create a file called file1.txt. In the editor for file1.txt type the following lines of text and save the file:
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4. | In the Navigator select
file1.txt and use Ctrl+C to copy the file.
Observe that a new file named "Copy of file1.txt" appears. |
5. | Select "Copy of file1.txt" , popup
the menu and choose Rename. Rename the file to be file2.txt.
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We now have two files, file1.txt and file2.txt that are identical. It's time to have some fun with the compare feature.