Comparing a Local File with a Repository File

  1. Select a StarTeam repository file to compare with your local file.
    Note: You can select the tip revision a file in the upper pane, or a previous revision on the History tab.
  2. Right-click the selected file and choose Compare Contents.

    The File Compare/Merge session opens in a separate window, with each file in its own edit pane.

  3. Click the down arrow to the right of the Switch Comparison Modes toolbar button and select a comparison mode.
  4. Perform any required edits to the files directly in the edit panes.
Tip: You can also use the embedded Compare panes to quickly compare two files. Selecting two files in StarTeam, and choose Tools > Compare . You can view files but you cannot edit files in the embedded Compare panes.