Object Difference
This function is used to globally compare dictionary elements between two folders. The result is given in the form of a log file which level of detail depends on the execution options selected.
Screen management
Entry screen
Presentation
The two folders to compare are defined in the screen. By default, the current folder is suggested, but you can enter the name of another accessible folder, using the syntax detailed in the attached documentation.
Use the check boxes to select dictionary elements to be compared.
You can then:
- refine your selection by entering start and end ranges for the codes to be processed,
- select the modules corresponding to the elements to be compared,
- specify additional options,
- apply a filter on the activity codes.
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Fields
The following fields are present on this tab :
Folders
| Define the code for the folder in which the source elements are found. |
| Define the code for the folder on which the search is carried out for the elements to be compared. |
Grid Installed modules
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| This field displays the list of modules. |
| Select Yesto include the elements of the corresponding module. |
Grid Object to process
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Options
| Select this check box to generate a detailed log file. You can specify the detail of the differences to log such as on which field, what are the distinct values. Selecting this check box also adds a line signaling identical elements to the log file. |
| Define the language in which the comparison at the message level is carried out. If left blank, the comparison is carried out in all languages. |
| Select this check box to add the technical sheet additional information to the log file (when it occurs the field name for the dictionary involved with the differences). |
| Select this check box to save the results in a CSV file. |
| If the Filecheck box is selected, you can define the file format (asci, utf-8, usc-2). |
Filter
| Use this field to enter an activity code used as a filter for all elements that have an activity code. |
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Yes to all the rest
When faced with an entry grid with multiple choices and a Yes/No answer on each line, this function makes it possible to answer Yes to all the lines starting from the current line.
No to all the rest
When faced with an entry grid with multiple choices and a Yes/No answer on each line, this function makes it possible to answer No to all the lines starting from the current line.
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Batch task
This function can be run in batch mode. The standard task ACOMPOBJ is provided for that purpose.
Remarks
This type of utility has a very long execution time if it is launched for the entire dictionary. It is therefore advised to limit the elements to compare and if necessary, to filter them by module.
Log file displayed in the resulting file
Shown below are examples of the messages likely to be displayed in the log file:
Line type | Log file example |
Element header | Source folder: XXXX Target folder: YYYY Screens DD-MM-YY hh :mm -------------------------------- |
OK comparisons | XXXXXX Identical screen nnn Identical chapter |
Nonexistent elements (level 1) | XXXXXXScreen does not exist under FOLDER FFFFF Window does not exist under FOLDER CCCC Inquiry does not exist under FOLDER |
Nonexistent elements (level 2) | XXXXX / Field YYYY nonexistent FOLDER CCCC /Field YYYY Difference YYYY’ |
Level 1 differences | Screen XXXXXX / [AMK]OPTION Grid options ‘options 1’ => ‘options 2’ Screen XXXXXX / [AMK]INTMSK Different titles ‘title 1’ => ‘title 2’ Object XXXXX / [AOB]TRELIS Hierarchical list of differences ‘value 1’ => ‘value 2’ |
Level 2 differences | Screen XXXXX / Field YYYY / [AMZ]NUMBLOC Block number ‘value 1’ => ‘value 2’ Table XXXXX / Field YYYY / [ATZ]NOLONG Long text difference ‘text 1’ => ‘text 2’ Module nnn/ Message mmm Difference ‘message 1’ => ‘message 2’ |
Level 3 differences | Screen XXXXX / Field YYYY / Control Action STD / [AMA]WEBSAI ‘value 1’ => ‘value 2’ |
You can also find in the log file the identification of the element and its sub-elements (e.g. screen, field, action), as well as the name of the dictionary field in which the difference was found.
The field names are not displayed if the Technicalcheck box is not selected.