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Keep using beyond compare, but it is not available in my new environment, i am trying WinMerge but i have an error when i try to compare two big text files , 170 Mo for each file. i know there is only 5 or 6 different lines in this files.

The message given correspond to the Error code :
#: Merge.rc:2421
#, c-format
msgid "An error occurred while comparing the files."
msgstr "Erreur lors de la comparaison des fichiers."

I'm using the last 2.14.0 version

1.Can this issue be resolved? 2.If no, any alternative software?


Solution

  • One option is to use Eclipse to perform the comparation:

    1.Copy the file/folder you want to compare into workspace of Eclipse. 2.Select the file/folder you want to compare 3.

    CTRL+3
    

    or Type in Compare with other resource in "Quick Access" lineditor in right corner. 4.Select the target

    When #4, Actually you can modify the source you selected, so For #1,#2, can just randomly select some file in your project.

    You can also achieve this by select two items, right click-> Compare with-> Each other

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