Compare Differences

This window is displayed by clicking on the Compare button on the Difference between Databases screen.

It is used to resolve differences between the records in a remote database and the master.

1. The table and key value of the record being compared is displayed.

2. The values of each field in the two databases are displayed in the grid, one line per field. The “?” column has either “=” if the fields have the same values or “<>” if they are different. In this case the Class field is the one that is different.

3. If the Master value is correct click on the [Export…] button. This will add that record to the master export list for transfer to the remote site.

4. If on the other hand the Remote value is correct, then you click on the [Import…] button. This will import the value from the other site, overwriting the master value.

5. If you are uncertain what to do you can [Ignore] the record for the time being.

6. Click [Delete] if the record is to be deleted from the master.

7. The [Prev] and [Next] buttons are used to scroll through the records.. This will happen automatically after clicking on the [Export] or [Import] buttons.

Note this procedure does not actually perform the updates, but defines the action to be taken only. The updates occur when the [Process differences] button is clicked on the edit screen.

Document CompareRemote.htm