Comparison between two files

Description: compares the content of two different files, binary, hex, srec, elf, out, and axf. The difference is colored in red in the grid panel of each file.

This operation does not need a connected board.

The used files can be of different sizes and types.

The user can open the comparison window from different sub-menus.

Fig. 83 Sub-menu displayed from Read combo-box in device memory tab

Fig. 84 Sub-menu displayed with right click on Device memory tab

Fig. 85 Sub-menu displayed with right click on the cell of grid

Fig. 86 Sub-menu displayed with add tab button

Fig. 87 Sub-menu displayed with right click on the opened file tab

Fig. 88 Sub-menu displayed from Download combo-box displayed in file tab

Note

In addition to sub-menus to display this window, the user can open it directly by using the key combination Ctrl+F.

Example: Difference between two files of the same type and different sizes

Fig. 89 Data width: 32 bits

Fig. 90 Data width: 16 bits

Fig. 91 Data width: 8 bits

Note

The user can make multiple comparisons between files.

Fig. 92 Multiple comparisons