How to compare non-saved stuff ?

How to compare non-saved stuff ?

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    Oct 23, 2005#1

    Hi,

    I often need to compare two pieces of text I get from the clipboard.
    So I just make two new documents and paste inside - then I want to compare them.

    Is there an easy way to do this with UE? Seems it can compare only files saved to disk, or maybe I just don't see how to do it?

    Having to save files first is very time consuming and inconvenient, there should be some other way?
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    MasterMaster
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      Oct 24, 2005#2

      Hi hveld,

      I think there is no direct way with UE and UC Lite. Maybe UC Prof. can do it ???
      What you can do is write a macro that saves those 2 tabs to - say - c:\1.txt and c:\2.txt
      Then just call the compare dialog. It at least keeps the last settings...

      Edit: With UltraCompare Professional v6.0.0 and later comparing text in memory only is supported.

      Bego
      Normally using all newest english version incl. each hotfix. Win 10 64 bit
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      NewbieNewbie
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        Oct 28, 2005#3

        Get a copy of KDiff3
        http://kdiff3.sourceforge.net/

        Besides full file & folder diffing, you can paste text into its 2 diff windows and do a comparison. I use it all the time.
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        NewbieNewbie
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          Oct 30, 2005#4

          To find text in files that are only in memory (not saved to disk) do:

          - Search Menu
          - Find in Files
          - Select "Open Files" from the "Search In" box

          The matches will appear as Edit1, Edit2, etc...

          I Search Open Files alot. :D

          Garry