Two types of compare operations can be performed from the PCM History window:
- Binary – lists only the files that are different.
- ASCII – lists whether differences are found, and the details on each change.
The ASCII compare is only available for some types of iFIX files, such as pictures and SCU files. ASCII is the default compare type for SCU files. For pictures and the user.fxg file, ASCII is an option. The following table lists the compare functionality available for each iFIX file type in the PCM History window.
Be aware that VBA script, Dynamo, process database, and user.fxg changes are included in ASCII summary reports from iFIX.
TIP: If you only want to run a binary compare on iFIX files such as SCU file, you can use the Machine Edition Scheduler to run an iFIX Compare event. For more information, refer to the Scheduled Backups section.
The ASCII compare is a feature in the integrated iFIX with Change Management environment; it is currently not available in the Change Management product.
|
File Type |
File Extension |
iFIX Folder |
Compare Functionality |
|
Application Support Files |
*.* |
APP\CustomUserDir |
Binary |
|
Batch Execution files (if installed) |
*.WKB, *.UPC, *.UOP, *.BPC |
base path |
Binary |
|
Database files |
*.PDB |
PDB |
Binary by default, ASCII by option |
|
Documents |
*.DOC, *.XLS |
APP |
Binary |
|
Dynamos |
*.FDS |
PIC |
Binary by default, ASCII by option |
|
FIX Desktop files |
*.PLT, *.SBL, *.HGP, *.KMX, *.ODF, *.TGE, *.ODT |
|
Binary |
|
FIX Recipes |
*.RCC, *.RCM |
|
Binary |
|
Globals |
User.fxg |
PIC |
Binary by default, ASCII by option |
|
Help & Information |
*.CHM, *.HLP |
ProficyDoc |
Not Available |
|
Chart Group Wizard files |
*.CSV |
HTR |
ASCII |
|
Historical Assignment files |
*.CFG, *.DAT |
HTR |
Binary |
|
I/O Drivers (Binary I/O Driver Configuration Files) |
*.yyy, where yyy is the driver acronym, *.OPF |
PDB |
Binary |
|
Picture Support files |
*.FTB, *.GRF |
|
For *.FTB – ASCII. |
|
Pictures |
*.GRF, *.CSV |
PIC |
Binary by default, but can also perform ASCII compares |
|
Toolbars |
*.TBC, *.TBX |
LOCAL |
Binary |
|
Reports |
*.RPT |
APP |
Binary |
|
Schedules |
*.EVS |
PDB |
Binary by default, ASCII by option |
|
Security files |
Contact GE Support for more details. |
LOCAL |
Binary |
|
Startup Profiles |
Profiles.cfg |
base path |
Binary |
|
System Configuration (SCU) files |
*.INI, *.SCU |
LOCAL |
ASCII |
|
Tag Group files |
*.TGD |
PIC |
ASCII |
