Comparing Different Versions of a PPR Object

You can use the Compare PPR Entities command to compare different versions of a product, item, resource, system, or operation.

Before you begin: in the spreadsheet view, open a PPR structure with different versions.
  1. From the PPR Navigation section of the action bar, click Compare PPR Entities .
  2. Select a PPR object in the spreadsheet view.
    The Select a Version panel appears. It lists all the versions of the selected object.
  3. Select a version and click OK.
    The Comparison Report panel appears displaying:
    • On the left-hand side, a list showing the differences between the two structures.
    • On the right-hand side, two trees showing the two structures.
  4. To refine the comparison, use the following elements located above the left-hand list:
    • In the expander, check boxes for the color-coded filters:
      • Green: changed version
      • Blue: replaced
      • Yellow: moved
      • Purple: Added
      • Red: removed
    • A text field for the text filter

    Tips:
    • The text filter can be made case sensitive by selecting the Case Sensitive check box in the expander.
    • The ratio displayed in the text filter shows the number of displayed differences against the total number of differences.

  5. At the bottom of the panel click 3D View .
    Two 3D views replace the two trees on the right-hand side of the panel. This lets you view the differences between the structures directly in 3D. This view is available for products, resources, and items only.



    Note: You can switch between the two 3D views and a combined single 3D view using Toggle between single and double view . You can also set colors and transparency levels using Set color and transparency .

  6. Select a list item or tree node that corresponds to a version difference and click Show Differing Attributes .
    A panel showing the differing attributes for the selected object appears.
    Notes: Other capabilities include:
    • Display in context check box: displays the selected object in color with the context transparent.



    • Synchronize views check box: lets you synchronize or de-synchronize movement in the two 3D views.



    • Automatic reframe check box: automatically reframes the view (when an object is added to the view, for example).
    • Toggle between tree view and 3D view: switches between the 3D view and the spreadsheet view.
    • Export report to csv file: exports the comparison report to an external file.