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
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.
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:
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Line type |
Log file example |
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Element header |
Source folder: XXXX Target folder: YYYY Screens DD-MM-YY hh :mm -------------------------------- |
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OK comparisons |
XXXXXX Identical screen nnn Identical chapter |
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Nonexistent elements (level 1) |
XXXXXX Screen does not exist under FOLDER FFFFF Window does not exist under FOLDER CCCC Inquiry does not exist under FOLDER |
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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 Technical check box is not selected.
Refer to documentation