In the Data Explorer application, you can compare the details of two versions of a file.

Prerequisites

  1. Your role must have the required Ardia Core permission to open the Data Explorer application. For more information, see Edit Ardia Core privileges for a role.
  2. You must have the Can View permission (or a higher permission) for the folder to compare the versions of a file in the folder. For more information, see Manage folder access.

Procedure

  1. Open the Data Explorer application.
  2. Navigate to the folder that contains the file that has versions you want to compare.
  3. Open the Versions pane.
  4. In the Versions pane, select the checkboxes of the two versions whose details you want to compare.
  5. The Compare command becomes available on the Versions pane command bar.

  6. NOTE

    If you select more than two versions, the Compare command is unavailable.

  7. Figure Compare versions of a file
  8. Select the Compare command.
  9. A new window opens. The Differences page is displayed by default and contains a list of properties and parameters that are different between the two selected versions.
  10. The list also displays the value of each property for each version as well as the type of change made to the property.
  11. Differences page of a Compare versions window
    Figure Differences page of a Compare versions window
  12. (Optional) Select the Display All Properties tab.
  13. The Display All Properties page opens and displays all the properties of the file for the selected versions.
  14. (Optional) Select the arrow next to the category name to expand and view the properties listed under it.
  15. (Optional) Select in the upper-right corner to close the window.