Comparing Two Local Files

To compare local files using the standalone File Compare/Merge

  1. From the Windows desktop, choose Start > Program Files , navigate to your StarTeam program installation group, and choose File Compare Merge .
  2. Click the Open New Comparison button at the top right of each editor pane, and browse to the files you want to compare.
    Note: The Open New Comparison button displays a list of your previously opened files.
  3. Right-click in any pane and choose Switch Comparison Modes to specify a comparison display layout.
    Tip: You can open additional file comparison windows by pressing Ctrl+N .
  4. Edit the files by typing directly in the edit panes, or by using the dynamic editing buttons in the color difference blocks.
  5. Optionally, right-click in one of the panes and choose Generate Report.
  6. Choose File > Print to print the report.
    Note: If you want a report of your changes, you must generate the report before closing the File Compare/Merge window.
  7. Choose File > Save All to save all changes, or click the Save Changed Text File button above each pane to save each changed file individually.
  8. Optionally, test your changes to ensure there are no problems, then check the change files into StarTeam.