Compare capture files

Expected result

Important notes / prerequisites

When connected to a controller, Capture Files displays only compatible capture files. When no controller is connected, all capture files on the PC are displayed.

Select two capture files for a file-to-file comparison. To compare a file with a controller, connect to the controller and select one capture file.

Compare two capture files

1. Open the Capture Files add-in.
2. Select the checkboxes for two capture files to enable Compare.
3. Select Compare and review the output when the comparison completes.

Compare a capture file with a controller

1. Connect to the controller and open the Capture Files add-in.
2. Select the checkbox for a capture file to enable Compare to Controller.
3. Select Compare to Controller and review the output when the comparison completes.

Review comparison output

After comparison, the output screen displays standard parameters directly. Use Highlight Differences, show the same, different, or all parameters, and sort the parameter order.

Data Tables and XY Tables can be exported to CSV for comparison. Exporting a table comparison to CSV creates a ZIP file containing both CSV files.

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