Comparison start tutorial

The process of the comparison of directories consists of simple steps:

Step 1
In the directories trees select the directories for compare.

Step 2
Select the comparison mode. To switch the mode click on the button Content () in the Trees toolbar or select menu File|Content comparison (ALT+B). Switching to content mode will occur additional comparison of content for duplicate files which have the same size. By default ADCS will compare directories in filedate mode.

Step 3

If you want to comparison the directories without subdirectories then select from the menu File|Compare directories (

F5).

If you need comparison the directories with subdirectories then select from the menu File|Compare with subdirectories (

ALT+F5).
When the comparison process is started it can be stopped by pressing on Esc key.

Step 4
After the comparison process is completed you see the comparison table. This table displays the files from the compared folders.

Notes:
After the process of the comparison of the directories ended, you can:
   Compare by content for duplicate files
   Synchronize directories
   Controlling what files will be shown
   Apply filter to view only interesting for you files in the directories
   Generate the comparison report
   Open files in their associated application
   Select files and then:
      Copy files anywhere
      Delete files
      Set and change marks of files