File compare utility

Powerful text & binary file compare

AJC Visual Diff lets you compare two files in a very powerful, yet simple way (see screenshots below).

The AJC Visual Diff Tool is included FREE with AJC Directory Synchronizer and can compare files in text or binary mode.

When using the AJC Directory Synchronizer file synchronization tool to determine which files in a directory have been changed, before transferring them it is often useful to review what the differences actually are between any two files. This is when AJC Visual Diff is used.

AJC Diff can be purchased seperately if a stand-alone file comparison utility is required (when used in conjunction with AJC Directory Synchronizer it is FREE but can only compare files selected by AJC Directory Synchronizer).

• Files can be shown combined or side by side.
• You can view the full diff, context diff or differences only.
• Differences are colour coded and colors can be set in the options.
• You can choose to show line numbers.
• Text search and print options are included.
• It is ideal for comparing documents written in Microsoft Word.

Look at the list of file compare features below and then take a tour to see a full set of screen shots. You can also download a free 30-day trial (2.1Mb Virus Checked ZIP format) and test it out for yourself.

AJC Visual Diff is a piece of software I use every day in conjunction with AJC Directory Synchronizer.

Visual Differences File Comparison Software

As a product documenter I regularly use the AJC Diff Tool to compare program source code, documents and web page differences. It is FREE with AJC Directory Synchronizer, and only $15 when purchased stand-alone, which to my mind is very reasonable, and though it may not be as advanced as some Diff programs available, it is a no-nonsense, easy to use program that gives most people the features they require.

Take a look at some of the main features of the program:-

File Comparison is really easy!

Select the two files to be compared (Note: When AJC Diff is used in conjunction with AJC Directory Synchronizer the two files for compare are automatically selected for you, so you would not see this screen).

The files can be opened for comparison in the following modes:

• Auto will detect if either file is binary and advise what to do.
• Text will do a text file comparison.
• Binary will do a binary file comparison. Initially you will be told the first byte that differs and you will then have the option to do a full byte compare.

Once you have compared files, AJC Diff keeps a history so you can easily compare the same files again later.

By default the two files are shown side by side with color highlighting. Red for lines only in the left file, green for lines in the right and yellow for lines that have been changed. The view can easily be switched to a combined file view. You can choose to show the whole files, just differences in context or differences only. Switching between proportional and fixed fonts at the click of a button helps when viewing text documents or program listings. Its easy to jump between each difference and find text using the Next/Previous buttons.

When doing a binary diff you will initially be told the first byte that differs and then you will have the option to do a full byte compare. The byte compare is laid out like a hex dump. You can change the number base and no of byte columns.

For more information and more detailed screenshots of the program just visit the AJC Software web site.

Alternatively, if you can't wait, just try it out! Its free to download (less than 1Mb in size) and try for 30 days.

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