Compare XML files to see what changes have occurred among two or more contributors. You might compare files to prepare for a merge by previewing unresolved differences.
These are the basic steps for comparing files in Rational® ClearCase® XML Diff Merge:
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Version Tree browser | Compare two contributors (ClearCase versions) from the Version Tree Browser. |
ClearCase Explorer or Windows Explorer element list | Compare the current version of a selected ClearCase element with its previous version. |
XML Diff Merge | Open Rational ClearCase XML Diff Merge as a stand-alone application to compare any set of contributors, including those outside ClearCase version control. |
All contributors must contain well-formed XML. If an XML syntax error is detected, the XML Diff Merge Parse Error window opens.
By comparison, you can work in standalone mode to compare any XML files in your file system; this requires that you specify most parameters.