Generating difference reports

To generate a list of the differences for any type of element in the Diff browser or in the graphic editor during graphical comparison, right-click the element in the browser in IBM® Rational® Rhapsody® DiffMerge and select Report Differences. The differences for that element display in the Output window.

Procedure

To print a report showing the differences displayed in the Output window.

  1. Decide whether you want to ignore graphic differences in the report, choose View > Ignore Graphical Differences as many times as needed.
    A check mark to the left of Ignore Graphical Differences means that this option is selected.
  2. Display the information in the Output window:
    • Right‑click an item in the browser select Report Differences, or
    • Choose Tools > Report Differences > All or Selected
  3. Click the Printer button Printer button to print the information in the Output window.

Results

Note: The difference report does not specify details about graphical differences. Only the existence of a graphical difference is reported so that the developer can do any required analysis.

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