Comparing Content on Versions and Iterations
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Comparing content functionality is only available in Windchill PDMLink or Windchill ProjectLink.
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The Compare Content command allows you to compare the content of two CAD document versions. The command is available from an object's Actions menu (for example on a Folders or information page) and as a toolbar command on the following tables.
• Version History
• Maturity History
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• Users of Windchill Workgroup Manager for CATIA V5 can compare two or more versions of CATIA V5 objects.
• For more information, see the topic, Comparing Model Iterations in CATIA V5 in the Windchill Help Center.
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If the CAD documents selected for comparison contain Creo Parametric files, invoking the Compare Content command downloads the files to be compared into Creo Parametric session and generates the Model Comparison report. Use the following procedure to compare the content of two selected versions of Creo Parametric CAD documents.
1. Click Content Compare. The Configuration page appears.
2. In the Configuration drop-down menu, select one of the following.
◦ Latest
◦ As Stored
◦ Managed Baseline
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If Managed Baseline is selected, you are able to select one of the available managed baselines.
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3. Click OK.
The models are downloaded (if not already in session) in Creo Parametric and a comparison is done. The Model Comparison report appears. The top portion of the report identifies the base model and the comparison model and the following attributes for each:
◦ Model
◦ Version
◦ Last Updated By
◦ Date last updated
The Change List table lists changes for the base model relative to the comparison model by displaying information in the following columns.
◦ (change) Item Type
◦ (change) Item Name
◦ (change) Item ID
◦ Change Type
◦ Change Description
4. Select or clear the appropriate check boxes to filter the report to Show Sub-Model items, or to display the following change types.
◦ Metadata
◦ Geometry
◦ Drawing
◦ Cosmetic
5. Click Apply to regenerate the report according to your filter selections, or click Reset to return the report to its default display.
6. Optionally, select Attach as Secondary Content to attach the report to the base model CAD document (if the base model is checked out).