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Comparing versions of an artifact

You can view the changes that have occurred within an artifact, multiple artifacts, a review or a baseline by using Version Compare.

To compare versions of an artifact:

Note: Before using Version Compare, make sure to save and/or publish the artifacts you want to compare.

  1. ClosedSelect a project node, a folder, a baseline, a review or artifact(s) that you want to compare.

  2. ClosedClick the Version Compare button on the ribbon (Home tab, Artifacts group).

    The Version Compare dialog box appears.

    If you want to include all children in your Version Compare report, select the Compare all children of the selected artifact(s) to the baseline, review package or timestamp selected above check box.

  3. Select a baseline, review package or a timestamp to compare your contents with.

  4. Click OK.

Your Version Compare report opens in a new tab. Each action applied to your artifact appears on a new line and the artifact data is organized according to columns. To learn more about Version Compare reports, see Version Compare report.

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