Comparison Window for Multi-Value Properties

In the Align Models editor, a comparison window can be opened for the values of a multi-value property from the current model or from the current model and another model. You can display the differences between the values in detail here.

Purpose

The comparison window for multi-value properties displays the differences between the values of a multi-value property of two compared elements.

In the comparison window, in Merge mode, you can select individual properties to be copied from the right-hand element. In the hierarchy area, you can only make the decision for all properties.

Prerequisites

In the properties area of the Align Models editor, you have selected a non-empty, multi-value property that is not a single.

Call

Open the comparison window using Open Comparison Window.

The comparison window is updated automatically when you select another multi-value property.

The comparison window is closed with the Align Models editor.

Features

  • Analysis of differences of multi-value properties

  • Synchronized selection for the discovery of the same elements in other lists

  • In Merge mode, you decide here which individual property values should be retained or copied from the right-hand model if these are not being retained or copied in full by means of a decision in the properties area.

Structure

The name of the properties is displayed in the window's tab.

In Compare mode, the comparison window consists of two lists that display the referenced elements from the left-hand side and right-hand side. If the property is sortable, the referenced elements are displayed in the relevant order. If the property is not sortable, the referenced elements are displayed in alphabetical order.

In the case of sortable properties, a button Ordering is displayed over the two above lists. This defines and indicates the side by which sorting takes place.

In Merge mode, a list is displayed at the bottom. It shows a preview of the result of the merge.

Supported Procedures in the Comparison Window for Textual Properties