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Compare Files

This article helps you understand how to compare files in Asite.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

All files and drawings uploaded to Asite can be compared using the Asite File Viewer.

Compare Files in Universal Web Viewer

1. To compare files, navigate to the project and destination folder where files need to be compared.

2. Select two files to be compared and right-click on them. Select 'Compare > Files'.

You can also compare revisions of the same file from the Asite File Viewer. Once the file is open, click the icon, choose 'Compare File With', and then select the file revision to compare with.

3. The file comparison viewer will open in a new browser tab.

4. The comparison toolbar appears at the top right of the viewing window. The toolbar contains various buttons for different viewing options.

  • (Side-By-Side) - To see both versions in a split-screen view. Click right or left to select the active document to apply file functions.

  • (Overlay) - To overlay both file versions on top of each other. Below is a description of the color legends that can be used to identify differences while using the 'Overlay' option:

    • The green color stands for additions

    • The red color stands for deletions

    • If there is no addition or deletion, such a portion is displayed in grey.

  • (Left Only) - To view only the base file for comparison in the left pane.

  • (Right Only) - To view only the target file for comparison in the right pane.


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