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Beyond Compare is a data comparison utility. Aside from comparing files, the program is capable of doing side-by-side comparison of directories, FTP and SFTP directories, Dropbox directories, Amazon S3 directories, and archives.[1] It is available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems. A strength of Beyond Compare is that it can be configured as difftool and mergetool of version control systems, such as git.

Beyond Compare 4 is a data comparison utility of Scooter Software, Inc.

The programm is capable of doing

  • side-by-side file comparison with special comparison view for tables (csv, Excel) and pictures.
  • side-by-side comparison of directories, FTP and SFTP directories, Dropbox directories, Amazon S3 directories, and archives.
  • 3-way file and directory merging.

It is available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems.

A strength of Beyond Compare is that it can be configured as difftool and mergetool of version control systems, such as git.

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How to ignore capitalization in Beyond Compare 4

BC4 is currently highlighting lines, even when they differ only by capitalization. I want to ignore those. In Session Settings, I have UN-checked the box labeled "Character Case". I have selected the "Minor" button (sub-text: "Ignore unimportant…
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Upgrade Git for Windows when using TortoiseGit?

I am using TortoiseGit v2.8, and my Git version is 2.18.0.windows.1 (according to git --version). I want to upgrade my Git version to the latest version (v2.1), but I am not sure if TortoiseGit will work with v2.21 of Git for Windows. I want to…
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Compare diff of multiple files in a single compre window

I've made a simple regex find & replace in my project which affected ~300 files, mostly in 2-5 lines per file. In addition there were some minor tweaks and manual changes to fix irregular case. Now I want to see all diff and compare each change…
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Resolving Merge Conflict in IDE Whilst Retaining 3-Way Merge Info

(I am using SourceTree as my Git tool, Beyond Compare to resolve merge conflicts, and Eclipse as my Java IDE.) The conflict is complex enough that I cannot solve it in the merge tool, and will have to resolve it manually (across multiple…
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Launch Beyond Compare 4 from Linux Terminal Command Line

I want to make a hot key shortcut to launch Beyond Compare 4 in CentOS7, like 'Super' + b where 'Super' is the Windows key on the keyboard. SO:a/27002058 is pretty clear on how to add a hot key. In order to add the hot key how can Beyond Compare get…
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pass file format to beyond compare via command line

I've managed to activated beyond compare using command line: "C:\Program Files\Beyond Compare 4\BComp.exe" /qc /iu /K "file1.c" "file2.c" & echo %errorlevel & exit this allows me to get the result of comparison in cmd ERRORLEVEL variable. I wan't…
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Beyond Compare 4 as a Difftool for Git on Windows 10 Pro

I am trying to setup Beyond Compare 4 (v4.2.3) as my difftool for Git (v2.15.1.windows.2) but I cannot get it to launch. I have followed the instructions they've given, but it just doesn't work! My .gitconfig looks like this: [diff] tool =…
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Beyond compare ignore one side comments

I found some instructions on how to show/hide differences in comments using beyond compare. However most of the answers show how to set comment as important text or not. That is, if a portion of code is commented on both sides then check if the…
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How do I create a shortcut to a particular session in Beyond Compare?

I am using the folder and file comparison tool "Beyond Compare" I have a number of sessions stored and would like to be able to create shortcuts that point directly to the sessions. The program does offer command line support, and I'm able to…
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How do I Compare two text files, with same information but different rows

I am a really big fan of Beyond Compare and Notepad ++ and use it at my work for many comparisons on a daily basis. I am using the latest version software. So this is my question. I have two Text files, Where as text file 1 has the following…
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Resolving mercurial conflicts in beyond compare pro

I am using tortoiseHg and beyond compare 4 pro for a java project. When I encounter a conflict beyond compare opens a 2-diff view but it doesn't let me edit anything!!!! Please Help!! Thanks
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Simple command line to compare files with ignore line endings

Where can I find example command lines for Beyond Compare 4? I do not find them in the product help information. I want to compare two (2) files with ignore line ending differences. I do not want a GUI to appear. I just want to get the exit…
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How to vertical select text in BeyondCompare text editor?

Visual Studio 2019/2022 text editor supports vertical selection using Alt+mouse_drag but I cant seem to figure out if BeyondCompare supports this in its editor or not. Need to edit a bunch of lines to fix indentation
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Using BeyondCompare as the mergetool with git, brings up the diff, not the merge function

With the mergetool configured for git, I have manufactured a conflict, and then run 'git mergetool', and yet no matter how its configured, it is bringing up a diff, not a merge window.
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Ignore overlapping lines- beyond compare

I am using bc 4.4 to merge java files, I would like it to ignore overlapping lines like file1: Static String var1="this is example"; file2: Static String var1= "this is example"; Not sure this can be done, another alternative is to match the…
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