Compare Metadata

One may compare two different models, configurations or glossaries or two versions of the same model using the compare and merge facility.

Steps

1. Sign in as a user with at least the Metadata Editing capability object role assignment on the semantic mapping.
2. Go to MANAGE > Repository.
3. Either:
   • Right click any model, configuration or glossary in the Repository Panel , and select Compare with… .
   • Or, one may select a version of a content in the Repository Panel where you want the model to be located, and select Compare with Previous…
   • Drag and drop any other matching model, configuration or glossary into the Target or Source .
   • Swap the Target and Source
   • Specify the option for the comparison, including
   • Match Type
   • Objects to Detect
   • Additional Compare options
   • Case Sensitive comparison
   • Specific Comparison Scope
   • Expand ( ) or Contract ( ) objects in the tree
   • Download ( ) the results as a CSV file
   • Filter ( ) the results
   • Match objects
   • Switch to Merge if comparing two versions of a Physical Data Model .
4. You are presented with the Compare and Merge utility panel.
5. From here you may: