Compare Files sets file status to changed in UE 14.20

perl_geek · Nov 06, 2008#12008-11-06T12:54+00:00

I've just had installed UE version 14.20.0.1033 and have noticed that using the compare files option now sets any two compared files to changed ie, the file tab shows an asterisk (*) indicating that the contents have changed. It's a little annoying as i now get prompted to save changes even when i don't believe i've made any.

Is this normal?

Thanks, PG

Mofi · Nov 06, 2008#22008-11-06T18:07+00:00

First before looking further into this I suggest an update to v14.20.0.1035. Click on Help - Check For Updates and follow the instructions to install the hotfix.

Second I tried what you have written with v14.20.0.1033 and UltraCompare Professional (not the Lite version installed with UltraEdit) and both files are still unmodified after closing UltraCompare Professional.

perl_geek · Nov 12, 2008#32008-11-12T09:24+00:00

Thanks Mofi

I've just done the upgrade to v14.20.0.1035 and tried the compare again with the same result. However, I should add that it's FTP files only that are marked as changed when doing a compare, local files are left 'unmarked'.

PG

doug_b · Nov 19, 2008#42008-11-19T18:42+00:00

Hi guys,

In addition to the change indicator appearing I also found that the Read-Only indicator goes away under the same conditions (comparing FTP'ed files). Acts the same in UE 14.20.0.1035.

perl_geek... Did you send your email yet??? If not, can you include this, please? Thanks very much. My first post... db

perl_geek · Jan 22, 2009#52009-01-22T10:21+00:00

doug

I upgraded to v14.20 (actually 14.20.1.1001) and this cured the file change issue when comparing an FTP file. I'm sorry, i didn't see your post before i submitted the email to IDM support. If you haven't done so already, it might be worth you upgrading to see if it fixes your issue.

PG