FAQ

How much does Code Compare Cost?

Code Compare is free.

Does Code Compare accept command line arguments?

Yes Code Compare will accept the following arguments:
-LeftSide “FileName”
-RightSide “FileName”

For example to Compare a file c:\a.txt to c:\b.txt you would call CodeCompare:

CodeCompare.exe –LeftSide “c:\a.txt” – RightSide “c:\b.txt”

Can I use Code Compare to review Code Differences in Microsoft Visual Source Safe?

Yes Microsoft Visual Source Safe allows you to add a custom Difference Tool under:

Options->CustomEditors

You can add a new Editor as follows:

Operation: File Difference
File Extension: .*
Command Line:  CodeCompare.exe –LeftSide “%1” – RightSide “%2”

The command line must be use the full path to the CodeCompare.exe application, here is an example from my PC.

C:\\Documents and Settings\\aberent\\Local Settings\\Apps\\ 2.0\\Q46TCEA0.YBZ\\QJHAQT5G.6YW\\code..tion_5927ac24 4b805186_0001.0000_415216c444400d30\\CodeCompare.exe -LeftSide "%1" -RightSide "%2"