Compare

Compare Configuration Options

A list of items relating to the Compare Configuration Options help topic.

Compare Parts

Select the Compare Parts button to run a compare on 2 models.

Report Options

Compare report Options

Tile Parts

This function will adjust the display of the compare files top to bottom for clear visualization during the Compare session.

Write Report

Once a comparison is complete the generated data can be saved to a specified report file.  

Read Report

Once a report has been generated using Write Report it can be viewed using this function. 

Run Report

Once a report has been generated (Compare>Write Report) this function loads the Options and files contained within and runs the comparison as set in the Options.

Load Report

Once a report has been written it can be loaded using Load Report.

Save Options

The options seen in Tools>Options>Analyze, Analyze Options and Secondary Options can be saved for future use using this function.

Load Options

Use this function to load any previously saved options files which will populate the Tools>Options>Analyze Options and Secondary Options dialog.

Check Certification

Use this function to determine if a compare sessions report file is still a certified document.

Batch

If dealing with multiple 'Is'/'Was' comparisons use the Batch to manage the process from setting options to saving session reports.

Orient Copy

Use this function to move the display orientation of the 'Was' file in relation to the orientation of the 'Is' file.

Select Entity

Use this function to target specific entities (like face edges for example) for comparison.

Save Session

When a compare session is completed it can then be saved for later retrieval.

Load Session

Once a session has been saved you can retrieve it using this function.

Display

A list of items relating to the Display help topic.

Difference Results Window

Once a Compare Parts has been performed the available results of the comparison are viewable in the various tabs of the Difference results Window.

Assembly Results Window

This tree is populated when the Tools>Options>Analysis Options is checked on for Assembly and a Compare Parts is performed.

Examine View

This compare function uses a common view window between two files, overlapping the 'Was' and 'IS' files and synchronizes the view window between the two files.

Synchronize Views

This function can be used when multiple parts are opened but are in differing displayed views.