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366 [VisualDiffer] General feature N/A 2023-11-26 20:19 2023-12-10 19:06
Reporter: tkmantis Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
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Summary: Add feature to compare all extended attributes
Description: Can you please enable Visual Differ to detect differences in extended attributes of both files and folders that go beyond the "Check Resource Forks" option which I assume only checks for com.apple.ResourceFork?

Maybe an option "Check all xattr" could be added next to the "Check Resource Forks" option that compare sizes, existence, and content (if content option is also selected) of all types of extended attributes.
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tkmantis   
2023-12-06 20:42   
Since you are dealing with extended attributes on another bug fix, do you think this feature could become a possibility? Thanks.
(0000763)
admin   
2023-12-07 07:20   
adding xattrs comparison requires a huge amount of work so for now this feature is not planned
(0000764)
tkmantis   
2023-12-10 19:06   
I have some thoughts on how the xattr comparision could work, UI-wise....

You could add a checkbox below "Check Resource Forks" called "Check all Extended Attributes". If a user clicks this and "Check Resource Forks" is not already checked, it would become checked as well because the resoure fork is a type of extended attribute. (Or alternatively, to compare with "Check all Extended Attributes" checked and "Check Resource Forks" unchecked might mean to check all the other extended attributes and to skip the resource fork.)

Once a user checks "Check all Extended Attributes", it would have the following effects:

1) If the main comparison method includes "size", the sizes and existence of the data, resource fork, and each of the other extended attributes would be compared (I will consider each of these to be forks in the remainder of this description). If there is a size discrecpancy in any fork between two files being compared, then the file has a size discrepency. If one file has a particular fork that is missing in the other, that would be regarded as a size discrepancy as well. (I would probably also consider a situation where if one file has a particular fork of zero size, and the other file does not have that same fork at all also to be a size discrepancy, like zero and null being regarded as different values).

2) If the main comparison method includes "content", the content of each file fork would be compared bit-for-bit and a discrepancy in any fork would deem the files different.

3) For comparision of folders themselves, at the folder level, 1) and 2) would be applied to the extended attributes attached directly to the folder, as there will be no data or resource forks. (You have already dealt with the need to perform comparisons of folders themselves on the prior Finder Tag/Label fix where the Tag/Label was on the folder itself.)

4) The color to indicate difference in extended attributes could be the same color you already use if a discrepancy is found in the resource fork with "Check Resource Forks".

Finally, you might add a new kind of filter similar to "File Filters" where particular extended attribute types can be listed to be ignored. By default, "com.apple.quarantine" would be in this list, which would mean that the presence/absence/size/content discrepancies in this extended attribute would be ignored.


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365 [VisualDiffer] General feature N/A 2023-08-13 21:06 2023-10-28 10:30
Reporter: tkmantis Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
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Summary: Can you make this app be open source?
Description: Can you please make this app be open source? I would like to be able to view the source code. Nonprogrammers and those unqualified to use Xcode can continue to buy the compiled version on the app store. Thanks
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admin   
2023-08-14 09:22   
I understand VD seems abandoned but I'm the only developer and at this time my life requires other priorities, I love VD, it was created at first for myself and when I realized other people could appreciate it I published on MAS for few bucks

I'm the only developer, I'm the project owner and I have no time so releasing as open source sounds good but not for me, nobody buys a so specific application, occasional users don't buy apps
(0000754)
tkmantis   
2023-09-05 02:52   
Actually, I think this app would be a good candidate for open source, as others may make contributions, given that you have little time. If you make it open source, I might be interested in trying to extend it to compare names and lengths of extended resources with a checkbox next to "Check Resource Fork", especially if the app is written in Swift. I might even explore the idea in ticket 358 (Proposal for Efficient Compare over network) as well.


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358 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ feature N/A 2022-11-10 03:21 2023-07-23 04:19
Reporter: tkmantis Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Proposal for Efficient Compare over network
Description: I often use Visual Differ to compare a local folder on one Mac to a folder on another MAC on my LAN (Local Area Network) hosting an AFP or SMB share. I find the scan/compare of the file metadata is much slower over the network. I believe this is because when Visual Differ walks the directory trees it sends many small network requests to the Mac hosting the file share to query the file attributes of each file such as date, size, tags, labels, etc. When there are thousands of files to hundreds of thousands of files, this time adds ups, even if done over Ethernet instead of Wifi.

It would be nice if a compare over the network could work more efficiently as follows:

1) Visual Differ would be enhanced to include a background process that is able to receive requests from other copies of Visual Differ running on the same LAN.
2) If user starts a compare and Visual Differ detects that a folder to be compared is on another MAC on the LAN (SMB or AFP share)...
3) Check if that Mac hosting the file share also has Visual Differ software installed
4) If the Hosting Mac has Visual Differ software installed, the Mac performing the compare sends a request to the background process running in the Hosting Mac, indicating a folder on the share.
5) The background process would enumerate the contents of that folder creating a list of all files, sizes, dates, labels, resource sizes, etc and create a data blob to send over the LAN as a single object back to the Visual Differ instance that needs it.
6) The Visual Differ running the compare can then use the blob of data received in step 5 for all comparison matching tasks, making new network requests only if file content comparison is requested, or when a user acts on the result of the comparison to copy or delete files.

Thanks
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(0000744)
tkmantis   
2023-02-20 07:18   
Just wondering if this might become a reality? Any status update? Thanks!
(0000745)
admin   
2023-02-20 07:36   
After some tests was impossible to reproduce the problem also configuring remote networks so I given up
If I can't reproduce the problem I can't find any solution, and all code related to file system use Apple public API so it's very difficult to understand where apply some modification

I leave the bug open because I'm sure the problem exists
(0000746)
tkmantis   
2023-02-20 21:52   
I actually do not consider this a bug, but a feature request for a feature I really would like to see, a major algorithm improvement opportunity for dealing with comparison over a network....

I believe the comparison process over a network would be capable of running much faster if you built the feature as I described above.

You should be able to see how network comparisons are slower than local comparisons if you set up the following test:
1) Set up 2 USB external hard drives, each with an identical large collection of files, perhaps 100,000 files.
2) Plug both hard drives into one Mac and run a comparison of file timestamps, sizes, and finder tags (but NOT including the option for file content). Note the time taken from the log console when no network is involved.
3) Now plug one of the hard drives into another Mac and file share it to the first mac running Visual Differ and then perform the comparision again and note the time taken in the log console with a network involved.
4) When you try this test, please describe your scenario - The number of files you set up, the time taken in step 2, time taken in step 3, the type of network connection use used.

[Of course my real life scenario is one data set is on the internal drive of the Mac doing file sharing. For two external hard drives I would connect them to the same machine to compare. I am suggesting you do 2 USB hard drives as it is something you could easily setup to reproduce my observation.]
(0000751)
tkmantis   
2023-07-23 04:19   
I am following up, wondering if you had any further thoughts on how this proposed feature could become a reality? Thanks


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364 [VisualDiffer] General minor always 2023-07-07 10:37 2023-07-07 10:37
Reporter: MarkInSeattle Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
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Summary: Would really like macOS "Drag & Drop" functions between VisualDiffer left and right windows
Description: You could sell a lot more copies of VisualDiffer if you added full drag-and-drop functions between left and right VD window panels..... seriously.

I and perhaps many other MacOS folder diff users want to quickly copy or move files or folders from one window panel location to the other window panel location. Dragging and dropping is the fastest method in most cases. The app Beyond Compare which I also own has many great features but provides no Drag & Drop functions between left and right window panels for folder comparisons, though it has been a much requested feature by BC users for years. I spent $5-US just to see if VisualDiffer provided Drag & Drop functions between window panels that allowed copying or moving files/folders.... yet unfortunately it does not.

Many "Beyond Compare" users would pay $5 if "Drag & Drop" of files or folders between window panels was the only feature VisualDiffer provided.
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362 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2023-05-05 15:01 2023-05-07 13:52
Reporter: sergiosgil Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Add excluded filters like "node_modules" in global settings
Description: When I add a filter like for example the node_modules folder of nodejs. When I compare 2 folders the application also scans that folder, therefore I lose many seconds scanning.
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Additional Information: Having a setting in global settings, so that it doesn't scan folders for a specific name, would be nice.
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https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=105&type=bug
Captura de pantalla 2023-05-07 a las 13.52.35.png (211,662 bytes) 2023-05-07 13:52
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=106&type=bug
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(0000747)
admin   
2023-05-06 06:45   
Have you tried to turn off "Traverse the folders that match the 'File Filters'"? You can do globally or per session

https://visualdiffer.com/vdbugs-screenshots/bug362/bug-362.png
(0000748)
sergiosgil   
2023-05-07 13:40   
i try a lot of configurations bot the app still scan the node_modules folder
(0000749)
sergiosgil   
2023-05-07 13:52   
the utility unchecked is good, but would be nice have filters globally like other diff tools, not only in session


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361 [VisualDiffer] Wiki/Documentation text always 2023-03-03 17:13 2023-03-04 07:46
Reporter: Mwra Platform: Mac M1 Pro  
Assigned To: admin OS: macOS  
Priority: low OS Version: 12.6.3  
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Error in Help file & Wiki re command line
Description: In Help (and wiki) article "Unix Shell Scripting Support" is states the visdiff helper is found at: `/Applications/VisualDiffer.app/Contents/Resources` Using that pathy the process fails. Checking inside the app package that actual path is `/Applications/VisualDiffer.app/Contents/Helpers`.

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Steps To Reproduce: Read Help/wiki articles "Unix Shell Scripting Support"
Additional Information: Whilst correcting the above, given additional security in recent macOS version, it might be useful to note that the user may have to open System Preferences ▸ Security & Privacy ▸ Privacy and add VisualDiffer under either 'Full Disk Access' or 'Files and Folders' as appropriate.
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359 [VisualDiffer] General major N/A 2022-11-21 10:48 2022-11-21 11:08
Reporter: topiol Platform: mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: macOS  
Priority: normal OS Version: 11.7  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
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Summary: Current MacOS compatibility
Description: Hello
My VisualDiffer copy (last one) is operating correctly with Big Sur (macOS 11.7)
But since this macOS version, Monterey (12.0) and Ventura (13.0) has been released.
Is your software compatible with these versions and if not, for when is it planed ?
Thanks.
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(0000742)
admin   
2022-11-21 11:03   
The current version is fully compatibile with Monterey, I personally use it on Apple Silicon and Intel under 12.6.
I'm pretty sure it works under Ventura without any issue but it is not yet verified, I will upgrade to Ventura in a couple of weeks and if necessary I will fix any problem
(0000743)
topiol   
2022-11-21 11:08   
Thanks Admin for these good news !


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167 [VisualDiffer] General minor N/A 2013-04-07 20:33 2022-11-10 03:02
Reporter: tkmantis Platform: Macintosh  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
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Summary: Please add option to rename files and folders
Description: Feature Request: I would like a new right-click option to be added in the comparison results window to rename selected item. Also would like feature to select a single item in left side and a single item in right side, to copy the name from left item to right item, or from right item to left item.
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admin   
2013-04-08 08:46   
Rename feature is under my radar, I need it, too.

> Also would like feature to select a single item in left side and a single item in right side, to copy the name from left item to right item, or from right item to left item.

Just to be sure I understand your request

Suppose the following scenario

left side right side
   file1.txt file1.txt
                                   file3.txt
   file4.txt

I select file4.txt and file3.txt then I have 2 new menu items
'Rename file4.txt in file3.txt'
'Rename file3.txt in file4.txt'

Is it correct?
(0000259)
tkmantis   
2013-04-08 15:36   
Yes, that is correct, except correct your English to say 'Rename file4.txt as file3.txt', using the word 'as' not 'in'. Also allow this to be done to folder names.

And if only one item is selected on one side only, allow rename where a dialog pops up with current name for user to edit/type over for new name.
(0000300)
tkmantis   
2013-07-04 04:54   
When are you going to get to this, please?
(0000302)
admin   
2013-07-04 08:04   
The rename code is written, it's not trivial because all parents counters (on both sides) must be updated according to the modification.

I must write the UI code and make more tests.

I hope to release in September/October
(0000369)
tkmantis   
2013-10-26 05:40   
Just wondering about the status of this item???
(0000371)
admin   
2013-10-26 08:42   
There are some strange bugs so I can't release it, the UI code (choosing the new name, refresh the list and so on must be written)

I need help to tests some code, do you are interested in doing the alpha tester?
(0000391)
tkmantis   
2013-11-10 01:37   
Yes I would be willing to test.
(0000393)
admin   
2013-11-10 08:25   
Ok I add a basic UI to rename file and I will send you the version

I hope in 3-5 days to prepare the alpha, at this time I'm busy so I can't do it quickly
(0000395)
admin   
2013-11-13 14:15   
I've the alpha version ready, tell me if I can send to you the link at your email address registered here to bugs.visualdiffer.com
(0000396)
tkmantis   
2013-11-17 04:59   
Yes, please do send me the alpha version in the email.
(0000399)
admin   
2013-11-17 16:54   
zip sent, thanks for your help
(0000414)
tkmantis   
2013-12-01 16:04   
The basic rename option appears to work.

Not implemented: Also would like feature to select a single item in left side and a single item in right side, to copy the name from left item to right item, or from right item to left item.

I tried Copy File Names on the other side to see if I could paste in the name, but that copies a path, so that does not serve as a way to copy a file name from one side to the other, which I might want to do if I am keeping two folders in sync and I renamed a file in one of them and want to do the same renaming in the other side quickly.
(0000416)
admin   
2013-12-01 17:05   
> The basic rename option appears to work.

I found some little bugs so I can't move it from alpha to beta stage but as you can see I'm working on it

> Not implemented: Also would like feature to select a single item in left side and a single item in right side, to copy the name from left item to right item, or from right item to left item.

I never realized a similar feature, it sounds very good, the menu item should be "Rename 'file1' to 'file2'"

> I tried Copy File Names on the other side to see if I could paste in the name, but that copies a path, so that does not serve as a way to copy a file name from one side to the other, which I might want to do if I am keeping two folders in sync and I renamed a file in one of them and want to do the same renaming in the other side quickly.

I think the menu label is incorrect, indeed I want to split this feature in 'Copy Full Paths' (the current action) and 'Copy Filenames' (it will appear when ALT key is pressed)
(0000418)
tkmantis   
2013-12-01 20:48   
>Just to be sure I understand your request

>Suppose the following scenario

>left side right side
> file1.txt file1.txt
> file3.txt
> file4.txt

>I select file4.txt and file3.txt then I have 2 new menu items
>'Rename file4.txt in file3.txt'
>'Rename file3.txt in file4.txt'

>Is it correct?

Yes. When right clicking on file4 with file3 and file4 selected, you would see "Rename as file3". The "Rename as file4" would appear in the menu for file3 when both selected.
(0000531)
jengel   
2014-11-01 02:46   
Looking forward to this much needed feature. Any update on this?
(0000532)
admin   
2014-11-01 11:16   
The current alpha implementation is very bugged and can't be released.
I'm working on other VD features so this is frozen at this time
(0000537)
tkmantis   
2015-03-27 05:14   
Just wondering if work is starting back up on this issue? Thanks.
(0000573)
tkmantis   
2016-06-20 20:54   
Any news about this feature?
(0000591)
paulogazola   
2018-08-04 17:21   
I'm looking forward for this feature, too. I love the VD app; I've ported the Windows beyondCompare v.1 to Mac using Wine, just to make huge folder sync. Good luck with the bugs.
(0000741)
tkmantis   
2022-11-10 03:02   
Looks like you were working on this in 2013 from the notes on this ticket. Can you please finish this feature?


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352 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ feature N/A 2022-03-07 19:21 2022-11-10 02:59
Reporter: tkmantis Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Would like feature to rename file or folder
Description: When I perform a comparison of two folders and see the differing files, I can right-click to see a list of options, such as to copy a file to the other side. I would like a new option, "Rename" that can be applied to a file or folder.

Once I enter the new name, the comparison should update immediately for that change:
1) If I rename a file and it aligns with an orphan file on the other side, the two files should immediately be matched.
2) If I rename a folder so that its name matches an orphan folder on the other side, the two folders should immediately be compared and that portion of the report updated, without fully refreshing the entire report.
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Additional Information: See the software package "Beyond Compare" for a competitor who has implemented this feature including the immediate incremental update of the report:
https://www.scootersoftware.com
(They offer 30 day free trials for Mac or Windows so you can try out their features.)
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(0000740)
tkmantis   
2022-11-10 02:59   
Is this a feature you can add, please?


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356 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ major always 2022-07-10 09:41 2022-07-10 09:41
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: high OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: No visible files after switching to 'hide filtered'
Description: Switching between visualization (All, only matches, only orphans, ....) can produce an empty and incorrect list
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. select All
2. select only matches AND BE SURE NO FILE IS VISIBLE
3. show filtered
4. hide filtered
5. select All

Files are not visible
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354 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2022-05-24 19:34 2022-06-02 10:13
Reporter: PaulH Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Unnecessary rescanning of folder contents
Description: As there was no trial version, I've bought and started to use VisualDiffer.

I'm comparing two versions of music folders to identify any differences in contents, there are about 28K files in each folder.

Whenever I switch between the filter options (All | Only Mismatches | Only Matches | No Orphans | Only Orphans)
it takes two minutes display the result, and folder names flash by at the bottom of the window.

It seems that whenever the filter changes, VisualDiffer is rescanning the folders - rather than just filtering the display of an in storage table that was built during the initial scan.

Is my understanding correct? Is there a way to avoid this rescanning?

Thanks
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(0000738)
admin   
2022-06-02 10:13   
This seems a bug, I'm investigating


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355 [VisualDiffer] General crash random 2022-06-02 10:08 2022-06-02 10:08
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: high OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: App crashes when at startup try to restore sessions
Description: This bug is random and is present into Apple Crash Report Opt-In very oftern but it's difficult to reproduce

Quitting the app with saved session open and successive relaunch the app crashes
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Steps To Reproduce: Scenario #1

1. save a comparion to session file (.vdiff)
2. quit VD
3. reopen and app may crash

Scenario 0000002
1. save a comparion to session file (.vdiff)
2. close the session
3. quit VD
4. reopen VD
5. reopen from File -> Open... the save session
6. quit VD
7. reopen and app may crash

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353 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2022-05-07 09:01 2022-05-07 09:02
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Folder icon color is wrong when it contains 'newer' children and orphan
Description: Comparing folders containing newer and orphan files should show the folder colored to reflect its content but the color used is for 'changed' non 'newer'


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351 [VisualDiffer] General major always 2022-03-07 19:11 2022-03-14 16:03
Reporter: tkmantis Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: high OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: When copying files, write protected files copy with current date.
Description: If I have differences in files between left and right and I copy a write protected (locked) file by right clicking and choosing "Copy to Right", the copy is created with the current date and time.
Tags: copy files, locked files
Steps To Reproduce: 1. Create two simple folder trees.
2. Include one file on the left that is not on the right.
3. Write protect (or lock) the file in Finder.
4. Perform visual differ comparison looking for differences in timestamps.
5. Right click the file in the left pane and choose "Copy to Right".
6. Perform the comparison again and note the newly copied file fails match because it has current timestamp, not original.
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(0000729)
admin   
2022-03-08 08:50   
Which OS version are you using?

On 12.2.1 (21D62) this doesn't happen
(0000730)
tkmantis   
2022-03-08 10:44   
I use mostly 10.14.6 and I think this will happen in Big Sur too, but I am most sure about Mojave.
(0000731)
admin   
2022-03-08 13:52   
(Last edited: 2022-03-08 13:52)
Probably I do something wrong, I don't have any machine with mojave but tested on

catalina 10.15.7 (19H1615)
big sur 11.6.4 (20G417)
monterey 12.2.1 (21D62)

and date/time is copied correctly, the file is locked as shown on screenshot

https://visualdiffer.com/vdbugs-screenshots/bug351/bug-351.png
(0000732)
tkmantis   
2022-03-08 19:04   
Sorry I had not tested carefully as I had been experiencing this issue in real use. I retested and found some more specific scenarios to reproduce:

Scenario 1: Right drive is External USB Hard Drive, formatted HFS+ [As you fix this you also may want to check APFS file system drives too]
a) Create folder "a" on your desktop and place a locked file into it.
b) Create folder "b" on an external hard drive, leave it empty.
c) Compare the two folders "a" is left, "b" is right by timestamp.
d) Copy the locked file from left to right using right click option "Copy to Right".
e) Re-compare and you will find the newly copied file at right with current timestamp.

Scenario 2: Right drive is SMB server file share on another Mac [As you fix this you also may want to check AFP type of file share as well]
a) Create folder "a" on your desktop and place a locked file into it.
b) Create folder "b" on an SMB server file share on another Mac, leave it empty.
c) Compare the two folders "a" is left, "b" is right by timestamp.
d) Copy the locked file from left to right using right click option "Copy to Right".
e) Re-compare and you will find the newly copied file at right with current timestamp.

Scenario 3: Left drive is SMB server file share on another Mac
a) Create folder "a" on an SMB server file share on another Mac and place a locked file into it.
b) Create folder "b" on your desktop, leave it empty.
c) Compare the two folders "a" is left, "b" is right by timestamp.
d) Copy the locked file from left to right using right click option "Copy to Right".
e) Re-compare and you will find the newly copied file at right with current timestamp.
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admin   
2022-03-10 12:02   
I'm sorry but I can't reproduce the bug.

What I did

1. connect usb pen to my fritzbox router
2. created file on monterey 12.2.1
3. changed date and time using visualdiffer
4. locked the file from Finder
5. copied file (from VD) to nas using smb:// mount point
6. the copied file is not locked (this is normal) but the date and time are correct

The same steps used under Big Sur 11.6.4 (20G417)
(0000734)
tkmantis   
2022-03-13 18:04   
I was on Mojave when I described the three scenarios. Did you try scenario 1 with USB hard drive? I will retest on Big Sur and write again.
(0000735)
admin   
2022-03-14 15:10   
I don't have mojave, tested scenario 1 on BigSur
(0000736)
tkmantis   
2022-03-14 15:47   
I just did some more testing in Mojave, Catalina, and Big Sur with the latest (1.8.7) version of Visual Differ. I find this issue only occuring in Mojave.
(0000737)
tkmantis   
2022-03-14 16:03   
And I just did a test in High Sierra (10.13) and replicated the problem again. I suspect that you could reproduce the bug in Sierra 10.12 (the minimum supported OS), as well, but I did not test that one. I frequently use Mojave and hope this issue can be resolved. Thanks.


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196 [VisualDiffer] Files differ feature N/A 2013-09-18 12:39 2022-03-01 16:25
Reporter: bidli Platform: Apple  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.8.5  
Status: acknowledged Product Version: 1.5.5  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
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    Target Version:  
Summary: Option to ignore white space differences in file comparison
Description: It would be nice to have an option to ignore all whitespace differences when comparing files, not just line endings.
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Attached Files: Screen Shot 2016-09-06 at 18.09.54.png (110,065 bytes) 2016-09-06 18:12
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=61&type=bug
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350 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor have not tried 2022-02-24 22:42 2022-02-25 14:37
Reporter: hopkins802 Platform:  
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Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
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Summary: Move Entire Folder Structure At Root
Description: Hello, I'm trying to move an entire folder structure, which contains several other folders within it, to another drive. When I do this, it seems like VisualDiffer always separates the folders out during the copy. Is there a tutorial / page I can read how to do this?

Thanks,
Dan
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admin   
2022-02-25 13:10   
> it seems like VisualDiffer always separates the folders out during the copy

May you show a screenshot? I don't understand what is the final result.

VisualDiffer moves folders/files side by side
(0000728)
hopkins802   
2022-02-25 14:37   
Ahh, I just figured it it. All set!


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349 [VisualDiffer] General minor have not tried 2022-02-10 23:39 2022-02-11 06:01
Reporter: hopkins802 Platform:  
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Summary: Comparison Method for Checksum
Description: Hi,

This isn't really an issue, but I wasn't sure how else to contact someone here. I'm trying to figure out which comparison method will not only compare file sizes, but also the file content? Sometimes the file sizes are the same, but a few pieces of metadata are wrong. I've had this happen with one file transfer on a PC with a video clip. The clip wouldn't play after the transfer. Luckily, I caught it and was able to transfer it again.

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admin   
2022-02-11 06:01   
You can read this page https://wiki.visualdiffer.com/comparisonMethods.html

Select the correct method from the toolbar icon

https://visualdiffer.com/vdbugs-screenshots/bug349/comparisom.png


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348 [VisualDiffer] Files differ minor always 2022-01-19 09:32 2022-01-23 11:59
Reporter: mickn Platform: intel Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: MacOS  
Priority: normal OS Version: 11.6  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.8.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: in Japanese Comparison window is garbled.
Description: When I compare content 2 files content compare windw is garbled.

- font setting is set to Japanese.
- files compare windw is not garbled.
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Attached Files: スクリーンショット 2022-01-19 17.15.23.png (139,998 bytes) 2022-01-19 09:32
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=95&type=bug
スクリーンショット 2022-01-19 17.15.42.png (230,075 bytes) 2022-01-19 09:32
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=96&type=bug
スクリーンショット 2022-01-19 17.17.17.png (40,532 bytes) 2022-01-19 09:32
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=97&type=bug
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admin   
2022-01-19 12:59   
Have you tried to chaneg the text encoding? By Default as visible on screenshot is UTF-8

May you send me a sample file?

Just a couple of lines are enough
(0000725)
admin   
2022-01-23 11:58   
(Last edited: 2022-01-23 11:59)
Unable to reproduce the problem, see the screenshot at https://visualdiffer.com/vdbugs-screenshots/bug348/bug348.png

The font is the standard 'Monaco'


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336 [VisualDiffer] Files differ major always 2021-02-21 11:15 2021-02-21 11:15
Reporter: admin Platform:  
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Summary: Line numbers are barely visible in dark mode
Description: The dark gray color used for not-selected line numbers is too much similar to background color
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316 [VisualDiffer] Files differ feature always 2018-09-21 09:42 2018-09-21 09:42
Reporter: kusmi Platform:  
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Priority: high OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
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Summary: Like FileMerge: Allow to ignore white space option
Description: In FileMerge this is called "Compress white space" and basically takes a line as equal if they only differ from whitespace.

This is often important, because in some code-files only spaces are changed to tabs or the other way round and I see a lot of false positives.
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314 [VisualDiffer] General minor always 2018-07-07 11:00 2018-07-07 11:00
Reporter: JTMyself Platform:  
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Summary: 1.7.0 there is no visual indication if user will use the same folder on both side
Description: Comparing similar folder tree it is possible that user will select the same folder on left and right side. In such case app should indicate it.
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Steps To Reproduce: Drag the same folder to left and right side
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313 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ major always 2018-05-30 12:54 2018-06-03 12:26
Reporter: Basti Platform: iMac Retina 5K, ultimo 2014  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: high OS Version: 10.13.4 (17E199)  
Status: feedback Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Version 1.7.0: Comparing files using timestamps won't work anymore
Description: Comparing files using timestamps won't work anymore: After syncing (copy to right) and refreshing, the files are still shown as different. See attached screencast.
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Attached Files: timestamp_bug.mp4 (1,992,752 bytes) 2018-05-30 12:54
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=63&type=bug
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(0000590)
admin   
2018-06-03 12:24   
(Last edited: 2018-06-03 12:24)
I'm unable to reproduce, are directories on Samba mounted disks?



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310 [VisualDiffer] General feature N/A 2017-06-14 00:36 2017-06-14 00:36
Reporter: bernie Platform:  
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Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
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Projection: none      
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Summary: A "Copy To..." in the context menu in addition to Left/Right
Description: It would be nice to have a "Copy To..." option in the context menu to copy the selected files/folders to a different folder chosen by the user.
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309 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ major always 2017-06-09 23:57 2017-06-10 00:12
Reporter: iu3246 Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: Sierra  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.12.5  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Copy to sync folder+files hangs for NAS target
Description: VisualDiffer version 1.7.0 is installed but does not show in your pick list above. I just installed macOS Sierra. I ran a saved comparison to a NAS drive (Drobo5N). When I copied new folders and files to the NAS target (mounted as AFP), VisualDiffer just hangs and a force quit is needed.

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Steps To Reproduce: I tried the copy again using a single file, I had to force quit again, but I find an empty version of the file with a zero size. I did the copies manually with drag and drop and that worked fine.
Additional Information: I did use VisualDiffer to copy files and folders to a regular external drive without any problems. The problem seems to be only with my NAS Drobo drive.
Attached Files: VisDiff issue 309 system log messages.txt (916 bytes) 2017-06-10 00:08
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=62&type=bug
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iu3246   
2017-06-10 00:08   
I searched system.log in Console app for VisualDiffer. File is attached.
(0000587)
iu3246   
2017-06-10 00:12   
VisDiff was working normally with the NAS target prior to installing macOS Sierra. All updates were applied.


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301 [VisualDiffer] Files differ major always 2016-09-06 18:11 2017-06-09 16:04
Reporter: gr Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.11.6  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
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Summary: Option to ignore white space differences
Description: Maybe I am not seeing this, but there must be an option to ignore differences in white space.

I.e. the differences in the attached image should not be reported.
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Steps To Reproduce: Compare these files:

"LogIn_Email" = "Email";
"LogIn_Password" = "Password";
"LogIn_LogIn" = "Login";
"LogIn_SignUp" = "Open a new account";

and

"LogIn_Email"="Email";
"LogIn_Password"="Password";
"LogIn_LogIn"="Login";
"LogIn_SignUp"="Open a new account";

Notice that only the spacing around the = sign differs.
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Attached Files: Screen Shot 2016-09-06 at 18.09.54.png (110,065 bytes) 2016-09-06 18:11
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=60&type=bug
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gr   
2016-09-06 18:13   
Seems to be a dupe of 0000196


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304 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2016-12-09 16:45 2016-12-09 16:46
Reporter: admin Platform:  
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Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
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Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
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Summary: Errors found while sync are not show
Description: The window flashes and closes immediately
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300 [VisualDiffer] General feature have not tried 2016-08-31 11:51 2016-08-31 11:51
Reporter: damla Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
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Projection: none      
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Summary: Allow to swap the two sides in a folder compare window by just a single click.
Description: Sometimes, one did not enter the folders in the order one would like, i.e. left folder should be on the right and vice-versa. It would be nice to swap the display with a single menu or click.

It is a small improvement, but it has happened to me to want to swap, and the only way, as far as I know, is to start new compare putting the folders in the places that I wanted. So I assume it must have happened to other users too.
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296 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ major always 2016-08-02 22:58 2016-08-21 16:33
Reporter: damla Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: urgent OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: VisualDiffer hangs when comparing two folders
Description: I ran VD to compare two downloads folders. It worked well this morning and I managed to partially synchronize them. This afternoon, I tried to compare them again to fully sync them before deleting the older one. VD just started the process but never advanced. The bar at the bottom left stays gray.

After a while, there is some information saying I do not have access to the files in the newer folder, and VD freezes, or crashes (I tried a few times).

Very disturbing.
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Steps To Reproduce: It is enough to relaunch VD (after a force quit) and it open the attached file and goes into the same problem.
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Attached Files: compare Downloads.vdiff (1,830 bytes) 2016-08-02 22:58
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=57&type=bug
VisualDiffer_2016-08-02-122526_damla-MacBook-Pro-2014.crash (58,948 bytes) 2016-08-21 16:33
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=59&type=bug
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admin   
2016-08-04 17:35   
The crash isn't a good thing, may you take a look at the console.app log?
Search for VisualDiffer messages and upload the results to this bug.


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299 [VisualDiffer] General minor always 2016-08-16 19:56 2016-08-16 19:56
Reporter: castano Platform:  
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Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
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Summary: ñ character not displayed properly and displayed as
Description: Attached two files that reproduce the problem and a screenshot showing the unexpected result.

First, the character ñ is not displayed properly in either file. Left hand side is supposed to be encoded as Latin 1, right hand side as utf8. Changing the encoding does not change the incorrect output.

Second, the directory comparison tool reports that the files are different even though the file comparison reports that there are no differences. Comparison mode is set to: "Compare file content ignoring line ending differences".

If the directory diff finds differences, the file diff should as well and should let you resolve the differences.
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Attached Files: visualdiffer bug report.zip (337,902 bytes) 2016-08-16 19:56
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=58&type=bug
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295 [VisualDiffer] Files differ major always 2016-06-20 21:18 2016-08-08 15:37
Reporter: tkmantis Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: Mac OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.10.4  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Resource file size comparison wrong when large volumes involved
Description: I copied some files with resource forks from a small volume (< 100 GB) to a large volume (> 3 TB) on another hard disk. I did a file size comparison check with resource fork option selected and Visual Differ showed the resource sizes to differ. Both partitions are the usual HFS Plus Journalled.
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Steps To Reproduce: Grab a 4 TB or larger harddrive. Set it up with one partition, Mac format, or at least with one partition over 3 TB in size. Copy file with a resource fork inside a folder over to large partition. Do the comparison as described above. If I do the same test with comparison between two locations on smaller partitions, the issue does not occur.
Additional Information: I think this issue may have something to do with how block sizes work on larger partitions, but not sure.
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(0000580)
admin   
2016-08-08 15:37   
Please I need more info.

May you tell me the size reported by Finder and by VisualDiffer?
For VisualDiffer may you tell me the size reported on small and big drives?


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297 [VisualDiffer] General feature N/A 2016-08-03 00:20 2016-08-04 17:31
Reporter: bernie Platform: Apple  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.11.16  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Exporting Results
Description: Hi,

There is a Save As option which creates a vdiff file, but this does not have the results, only the settings.
Are there any options to export the results?

Copy and paste works OK just for the visible file paths on one side, but it does not include blank rows, so if I want to save it to a spreadsheet for both sides, they won't line up. Would it be possible to include the blank rows in the copy/paste?

It would be nice to has some export options as tab separated values (just path, or path,size,date) for the visible rows and/or all rows. An XML export option could also keep the hierarchy (with size and date as attributes).

Many thanks

Bernie
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admin   
2016-08-04 17:31   
Honestly I never considered to export results, it requires a lot of work but something can be done.

Which is your priority? Files or Folders reports?


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298 [VisualDiffer] General feature N/A 2016-08-03 00:30 2016-08-04 17:28
Reporter: bernie Platform: Apple  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.11.6  
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Skip / Exclude contents of packages
Description: Hi,

I wanted to compare two Application folders. I understand that Visual Differ will traverse the contents of the application packages to work out size & differences.

I noticed there was a session preference for "Skip Packages" but this leaves the packages out completely.
Is there an option the treat packages as files, thus include them (and presume the contents needs parsing to work out differences) but treat then as leaf nodes, so "Expand All" does not traverse them.

Depending on the comparison settings, not checking all items in the package might have less of an overhead (?)

Thanks

Bernie
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admin   
2016-08-04 17:27   
Actually there isn't an option to treat the package as a file but I'm considering to change 'skip packages' to 'treat packages like files'.

Honestly the 'skip' feature is a bit useless

I hope to fix and release very soon


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293 [VisualDiffer] Files differ major always 2016-06-18 03:22 2016-06-21 03:04
Reporter: csembro Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: El Capitan  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.11.5  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Diff is never displayed
Description: Select two files, push Show Diffs, the selection box disappears, but then nothing happens. No diff is shown.
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Steps To Reproduce: see above
Additional Information: n/a
Attached Files:
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(0000572)
admin   
2016-06-18 08:56   
Do you see some message related to visual differ on console.app?

Have you tried different file types (eg .txt, .c, .swift) ?
Does Comparing two folders work?
(0000575)
csembro   
2016-06-21 03:04   
Yes, comparing two folders works. There are asserts in the console app:

6/20/16 8:01:53.634 PM VisualDiffer[61754]: *** Assertion failure in -[NSPathComponentCell _objectValue:forString:errorDescription:], /Library/Caches/com.apple.xbs/Sources/AppKit/AppKit-1404.47/AppKit.subproj/NSCell.m:1684

6/20/16 8:01:53.635 PM VisualDiffer[61754]: Invalid parameter not satisfying: aString != nil

6/20/16 8:01:53.638 PM VisualDiffer[61754]: (
    0 CoreFoundation 0x00007fff95d544f2 __exceptionPreprocess + 178
    1 libobjc.A.dylib 0x00007fff8fc2e73c objc_exception_throw + 48
    2 CoreFoundation 0x00007fff95d591ca +[NSException raise:format:arguments:] + 106
    3 Foundation 0x00007fff9dbf5856 -[NSAssertionHandler handleFailureInMethod:object:file:lineNumber:description:] + 198
    4 AppKit 0x00007fff8b3c3904 -[NSCell _objectValue:forString:errorDescription:] + 180
    5 AppKit 0x00007fff8b3c3720 -[NSCell setStringValue:] + 41
    6 AppKit 0x00007fff8bbc86a7 -[NSPathCell _autoUpdateCellContents] + 3179
    7 AppKit 0x00007fff8bbc8c95 -[NSPathCell setObjectValue:] + 195
    8 AppKit 0x00007fff8b4b4026 -[NSControl setObjectValue:] + 135
    9 AppKit 0x00007fff8bb88b8f -[_NSPathPlugin showValue:inObject:] + 110
    10 AppKit 0x00007fff8b49ea14 -[NSValueBinder _adjustObject:mode:observedController:observedKeyPath:context:editableState:adjustState:] + 463
    11 AppKit 0x00007fff8b49e7b5 -[NSValueBinder _observeValueForKeyPath:ofObject:context:] + 296
    12 AppKit 0x00007fff8b3ef761 -[NSObject(NSKeyValueBindingCreation) bind:toObject:withKeyPath:options:] + 758
    13 VisualDiffer 0x000000010471ef46 VisualDiffer + 458566
    14 VisualDiffer 0x00000001046e07d4 VisualDiffer + 202708
    15 AppKit 0x00007fff8b360e67 -[NSIBObjectData nibInstantiateWithOwner:options:topLevelObjects:] + 1252
    16 AppKit 0x00007fff8b357d8d loadNib + 384
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166 [VisualDiffer] General minor N/A 2013-04-07 20:29 2016-06-20 21:10
Reporter: tkmantis Platform: Macintosh  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: feedback Product Version: 1.5.1  
Product Build: Resolution: reopened  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Would like preferences to allow choice of default comparison type
Description: Feature Request: I would like to be able to set the default comparison type under preferences. This is especially wanted, if the request in ticket 0000164 is not provided.
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(0000251)
admin   
2013-04-08 08:58   
Do you mean under Session Preference?

Under main preference (the tab 'General') it's already present
(0000258)
tkmantis   
2013-04-08 15:34   
I meant under File ... Preferences. But I was looking in version 1.5.1. I wanted to save in the Preferences my most common preferred choice for the drop down menu for the kind of comparison I would do.
(0000274)
admin   
2013-04-14 09:17   
I missed something because Version 1.5.2 already allows to set preferences for current session.

The 'session preferences' is accessible from File->Session Preferences or from toolbar button
(0000275)
tkmantis   
2013-04-15 02:58   
Will the choice of default comparison type be remembered if the program is quit and restarted?
(0000276)
admin   
2013-04-15 06:25   
Yes, you can set it from Application Preferences (menu VisualDiffer -> Preferences) or save the whole diff session (vdiff files).
(0000574)
tkmantis   
2016-06-20 21:10   
This was fixed, but more recently you added option to compare resource forks, and this choice cannot be saved to the defaults.


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292 [VisualDiffer] General minor always 2016-05-20 21:33 2016-05-20 21:33
Reporter: matthewadams Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.11.4  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Add ability to maximize screen or remember last screen size in subsequent sessions
Description: Every time I open VisualDiffer, the folder & files diff view windows use a default size instead of the size I last resized them to during a prior execution. I'd like for VisualDiffer to remember the sizes of the folder & files diff windows after they're resize so that I don't have to use the mouse to resize them again. Also, if the last size was maximized (via Option plus the green maximize button), it should launch the window maximized the next time.
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. Open VisualDiffer and diff two folders.
2. Resize the folder diff window.
3. Open a file diff window by comparing to files.
4. Resize the file diff window.
5. Close the file diff window.
6. Quit VisualDiffer
7. Open VisualDiffer and diff two folders.
8. Observe that the folder diff window does not have the same size as it was on last execution.
9. Open the file diff window by comparing two files.
10. Observe the file diff window does not have the same size as it was on last execution.
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288 [VisualDiffer] General major always 2016-03-10 07:30 2016-03-10 14:09
Reporter: Pacoramique Platform: MacPro 2x2.8 Quad Core  
Assigned To: admin OS: Mac OSX  
Priority: high OS Version: 10.9.2 +  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.6  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Can't delete folders from NAS
Description: Hi,

A comparison between a NAS RAID5 volume (Left) and a HFS+ disk volume (Right).

The command MOVE TO RIGHT copy the folder and the content, then delete the folder content on Left, but not the folder.

The command DELETE folder don't delete it on Left.

The folder deletion from OSX Finder works well.
All permissions are Read/Write for everyone on NAS.

Any idea ?

Regards
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Steps To Reproduce: I have tried from different Mac, OSX and NAS device with same issue.
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(0000571)
admin   
2016-03-10 14:09   
So, is the content deleted but the folders are lefts empty?

Please check if folders contain filtered files (like .DS_Store), or simply turn off from VD all filters.

VD doesn't delete folders containing filtered files (ie files not visible from VD UI but present on disk)


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283 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ major always 2015-12-19 20:28 2016-01-03 08:21
Reporter: tony Platform: Macintosh  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.11.2  
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.6.4  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Folder diff hangs when comparing content
Description: Any attempt to diff two folders just hangs if comparing content.
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. Create two directories
2. Put same single text file in both directories
3. Diff the folders using "Compare file timestamp, size and content"
Additional Information: I noticed that there is a version 1.6.5 that lists fixes for El Capitan. The Apple App store shows the version as 1.6.5, but when I delete my current copy and install it I still get 1.6.43. Not sure if that is the problem.

I have used VisualDiffer previously with no issues, but have updated to MacOS X 10.11.2 recently.
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Notes
(0000566)
tony   
2015-12-19 20:32   
Doing a file diff of the single file in each directory does still work.
(0000567)
admin   
2015-12-20 08:38   
I've submitted to Apple a fixed version, the bug seems to affect only OSX 10.11, Apple must approve this version (1.6.6) I think only after the christmas holidays.

About version number there are internal (1.6.43) and public numbers (1.6.5) so you can ignore this difference.

Now I've aligned the numbers and the next will have 1.6.60 as internal value and 1.6.6 as public
(0000568)
tony   
2016-01-03 04:10   
Confirmed fixed in 1.6.60. Thx.
(0000569)
admin   
2016-01-03 08:21   
thanks for feedback :)


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273 [VisualDiffer] Files differ feature always 2015-10-27 16:45 2015-10-27 16:45
Reporter: kstech Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: high OS Version: 10.11 (15A284)  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.4  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Please show char diff in file differ
Description: Other diff tools will show character diff within the line diff. A simple example you can test at the command line (Linux, Unix, OSX, etc) is to use `vimdiff` on 2 files. Notice that the entire differing line is highlighted, meanwhile the specific differing characters are also highlighted. This is very helpful. Please consider adding this feature to VisualDiffer. Thanks.
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Attached Files: Screen Shot 2015-10-27 at 10.44.47 AM.png (159,915 bytes) 2015-10-27 16:45
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=55&type=bug
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266 [VisualDiffer] Files differ feature always 2015-08-16 00:07 2015-08-16 10:30
Reporter: sigalakos Platform: OS X  
Assigned To: admin OS: 10.10.5  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.10.5  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.4  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Compare .strings, .plist binary files
Description: I often compare localized .strings files in Software, but as those files are binary, I need to either run plutil to convert them to XML or open them in BBEdit. Please consider adding the ability to compare binary files like plists and .strings files natively through VisualDiffer.
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(0000553)
admin   
2015-08-16 10:30   
(Last edited: 2015-08-16 10:30)
I like this idea, I hope to implement it very soon.

Thanks for your feedback



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259 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2015-05-27 02:36 2015-06-14 05:16
Reporter: iu3246 Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: Yosemite  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.10.3  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.3  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Copy issues after NAS drive firmware update
Description: I use VisDiff to sync various backups on external drives. After a Drobo 5N firmware update, I have had various issues using VisDiff to copy files. Some folder names were lost on the Drobo and seem to have a random string of letters. I was using less than < and greater than > symbols in file names which copies okay. Closing VisDiff and rerunning the compare shows a mismatch on the filenames. I stopped using the < and >. Apparently, Drobo NAS looses some of the attribute info when copying from a regular Mac folder.

After copying any new or updated file to the NAS folder, it copies normally. A subsequent fresh compare shows a new hidden file starting with "._filename.ext" which is always a size of 4096. The printable info in this file contains:
"Mac OS X 2 ATTR com.apple.quarantine 0002;55650761;VisualDiffer; This resource fork intentionally left blank "
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Steps To Reproduce: Copy a new file to Drobo NAS. Close and rerun the compare. The "._filename.ext" shows as an orphan.
Additional Information: I have been deleting the hidden "._filename.ext" files. I'd like to understand what is going on. Is there a setting that will help?

I remember a similar problem many versions ago with VisDiff and an older Drobo firmware. I'd like to just go back to the older Drobo firmware but it is not available.
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(0000540)
admin   
2015-05-27 17:19   
(Last edited: 2015-05-27 17:20)
Reproducing the problem is very difficult because I haven't a drobo NAS.

VD uses standard Apple calls to copy/move files so I don't understand where is the problem.

VD doesn't write "._filename.ext" file, In some manner do you share files with MS Windows? Under Windows resource forks can be broken.

May you reproduce the problem with only few files (3-4 files)?
Copy the same files from Finder does work fine?

(0000541)
iu3246   
2015-05-27 19:53   
Okay, I'll try the copy with Finder later. My internet was down all morning.
I still think the Drobo firmware is to blame but wondered if I could tweak VisDiff.
(0000542)
iu3246   
2015-05-27 19:57   
I don't have MS Windows. I have an ancient Parallels version with Win XP that I had before getting a Mac. I stopped updating Parallels since I don't need Windows.
(0000543)
admin   
2015-05-28 17:38   
I think something is wrong with VD but the code is so simple, I call the standard Apple APIs to copy/move files, no special handling, the copy is done one file at time (and this will be improved in future versions), no multiple async copy.

I've asked about Windows because when a NAS disk is shared between Windows computers and mac some files are badly handled from Win side, but this isn't your case
(0000544)
iu3246   
2015-05-29 05:20   
I sent Drobo support a diagnostic file. They sent me a link to reinstall the previous firmware. Unfortunately, that means essentially resetting or wiping the Drobo drive and repopulating it. I can try a few other things before that.

Instead of VisDiff, I can set up a copy using Carbon Copy Clone 4 and see if I have similar problems.

Sometimes I think the Drobo drive is not being recognized after computer went to sleep. VisDiff can't find the Drobo folder. I go to Finder and browse the share folder and then restart VisDiff compare and it will work.
(0000545)
iu3246   
2015-05-29 20:57   
I tried manual copies via Finder this morning for 2 directories. The extra hidden error files showed up in one but not the other. I restarted the Drobo. It takes some time for VisDiff to work with my saved compare. I had to start a manual compare and then the saved one worked. I noticed the compares where not the same. One displayed a slightly different share directory with a few different files. I then noticed that my computer finder folder showed 2 copies of the share folder mounted. The volumes mac folder only showed an AppleShare mount. The other folder showed a SMB mount. For some reason, when I create a new compare in VisDiff and select from my iMac computer, it shows 12 share folders of the same name. I may have to reboot to clear that. VisDiff only shows one share folder under Volumes so I don't understand the other list. I do still have 2 compare windows open (that show different trees).
(0000546)
iu3246   
2015-05-29 20:59   
I don't really understand the share mounting. Drobo has a window that will mount the shares. Apple Mac OS probably mounts the share volume also. I can probably disable the Drobo mount. I'll keep posting my progress...
(0000547)
admin   
2015-05-31 17:53   
I'm trying to reproduce the problem with a "simulated nas" (just a disk connected via network) and I would know if you access to drobo using a normal windows share folder (aka samba protocol)
(0000548)
iu3246   
2015-05-31 20:18   
Is "samba" what the SMB server mount is? On the info for the NAS drive it has for format: SMB (NTFS). Before I open VisDiff, all that I see is the SMB mount. After creating a new compare with the SMB mount, another mount appears for AFP server with format AppleShare. The saved compare will then be able to run. I'm thinking that having SMB and AFP mounts for the same volume names is causing the problems that I see. These point to the same files but the SMB doesn't seem to handle some of the names. The Drobo Dashboard app shows the share volumes. I can uncheck my NAS user folder and the SMB mount disappears. I don't know why but the Mac OS mounts the AFP AppleShare user folder. I don't remember setting up my share folder for either mount type. I created my user share in the Drobo Dashboard a couple+ years ago. Somehow, I was using AFP version in VisDiff. I could have had the SMB mount unchecked but installing the new firmware rechecked the box.
(0000549)
iu3246   
2015-06-10 19:53   
Drobo support mentioned that firmware updated the Samba version. I went back to the old firmware and had to repopulate the Drobo drive. I made sure to mount the user share with Apple File share ONLY. I haven't seen the problem since. I may retry the firmware update but try not to use the SMB mount. However, I need to reconsider whether I need the SMB mount to run Drobo drive apps such as Plex which I suspect may need a SMB mount directory. I'm in no hurry to try it immediately.
(0000550)
admin   
2015-06-11 17:50   
I'm pretty sure OSX SMB implementation isn't perfect, I've found tons of bugs for example the modification date not correctly updated, VD uses a workaround to fix it.

Plex uses SMB, Kodi too, I hope Drobo fixes the problem when you will need to use Plex.

So, this time I suspect VD isn't guilty but the mix AFP/SMB, do you agree?
(0000551)
iu3246   
2015-06-14 05:16   
I think I agree with that. I just don't want to go back and test it. It did seem to cause folder and file name differences. Before, the share was auto mounted when the Drobo booted up. The new Dashboard update was likely a factor too since it is the UI that does the mounting. I may need to revert to the older Dashboard but it's probably better to mount using Mac OS.


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263 [VisualDiffer] Files differ minor have not tried 2015-06-13 17:45 2015-06-13 17:45
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Disable the copy of identical lines
Description: No really useful to ability to copy identical lines, disable the copy on these line
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256 [VisualDiffer] Files differ feature always 2015-04-13 22:19 2015-04-13 22:19
Reporter: Mike Platform: OSX  
Assigned To: admin OS: Mavericks  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.10.3  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Need a way to ignore changes in comments
Description: I do not see any way to ignore changes in comments. Most of the time these comments changes can safely be ignored so we need an option to ignore changes in the comments.
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254 [VisualDiffer] General major always 2015-03-27 03:24 2015-03-28 11:10
Reporter: tkmantis Platform: Mac OS X  
Assigned To: admin OS: Snow Leopard  
Priority: high OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.2  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Issues copying file trees including empty folders
Description: When using the program to update an incremental backup, I may run a diff between two file trees and find a folder on one side that is not on the other side. I would then copy that folder to the other side. If the copied folder contains an empty folder anywhere in the hierarchy below the folder being copied, the empty folder will not be copied to the destination. I do not see anything in the options to allow me to ensure such an empty folder would be copied. Please fix.
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(0000539)
admin   
2015-03-28 11:10   
I'm sorry but I can't reproduce this bug, the leaf empty folder is copied correctly

May you reproduce it with a small folder set?


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255 [VisualDiffer] General minor always 2015-03-27 04:02 2015-03-27 16:33
Reporter: tkmantis Platform: Mac OS X  
Assigned To: admin OS: Snow Leopard  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Issue deleting folders with invisible files
Description: If I right click on a folder in a comparison report and choose to delete it, the folder will not be completely deleted if there are .DS_Store files inside of it. I would like an option to be able to delete a folder completely even if there are filtered files inside of it (perhaps with a popup warning listing the filtered files before deletion and/or an option to force the delete if the filtered files are only .DS_Store files).
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(0000538)
admin   
2015-03-27 16:33   
If you click on the "Filtered" button you will see all files including filtered, deleting the folder everything is deleted

The confirm delete dialog shows the warning message


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253 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ major always 2015-03-27 03:19 2015-03-27 03:19
Reporter: tkmantis Platform: Mac OS X  
Assigned To: admin OS: Snow Leopard  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.2  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Issues finding differences purely of orphan empty folders
Description: If I compare two file trees that are alike, except that one tree has an empty folder buried deep within, that is not found in the other file tree, the coloring to show that there is a difference is not propagated up the hierarchy and I can not tell the difference exists or burrow down to see the difference when viewing the comparison result. I looked through the options and could not get the program to show me the difference of the empty folder in a way that I could find it if I do not already know where the orphan empty folder is. (If I know where the empty folder is, and burrow down to it in the comparison, it does show up, but I do comparisons to look for differences I do not know about.)
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251 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ major always 2015-01-08 11:10 2015-01-08 16:16
Reporter: krizpoon Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.10.1  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.2  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Refresh doesn't work to reflect changes on files
Description: Refresh doesn't work to reflect changes on files
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. Compare 2 folders
2. Change files on disk, using other editors
3. Open compare dialogue, previously compared locations are still there, compare
4. Still showing compare result of last session
5. Press refresh button
6. No effect!
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(0000534)
admin   
2015-01-08 16:16   
I'm sorry but I can't reproduce this bug.
The refresh action reloads everything so the result must reflect the new layout.

The folders are local or mounted (eg samba)?


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250 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ feature N/A 2015-01-04 23:52 2015-01-05 08:24
Reporter: oraclebear Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.5  
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.6.2  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Add an option to do copy in the background
Description: Add an option to copy files in the background. This would make it "faster".
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Steps To Reproduce: None required.
Additional Information: None
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230 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2014-03-01 11:21 2014-11-26 17:42
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Orphan file not colored correctly after move
Description: After a file move the colors are not correctly set.

See the (disabled) testMoveMatchFileBecomeFiltered
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. display filter is "No orphans"
2. Filtered is checked
3. left and right contain one matching file
4. move the matching file from left to right

Expected result
file on right must be marked as filtered but it is marked in blue
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231 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2014-03-01 11:23 2014-11-26 17:42
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Matching file not colored correctly after copy
Description: After file copy colors are not reported correctly
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. display filter is "No orphans"
2. Filtered is checked
3. left contains an orphan file (show correctly in green)
4. copy the orphan file left to right

Expected result
left and right file must be marked as matching (black color) but they are marked as filtered (green color)
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249 [VisualDiffer] General feature always 2014-11-21 17:54 2014-11-21 17:54
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: When folder view is fullscreen open file diffs on same screen
Description: When folder view is on full screen the file differ views are open (eg with double click) in separated screens, too.

Should be useful to open launched diffs window is same folder view's screen
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248 [VisualDiffer] Files differ minor always 2014-11-21 10:32 2014-11-21 10:32
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Newline at end of file present on only one file isn't detected
Description: If left file ends with newline and right file is identical but doesn't end with newline the 'file diff' doesn't detect it

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Steps To Reproduce: 1. left file ends with newline
2. right file is identical to left file but doesn't end with newline
3. compare files
4. The files are shown as identical
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237 [VisualDiffer] General crash random 2014-05-29 10:00 2014-05-29 10:00
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Cancel document upgrade crashes app
Description: App crash if a saved session needing upgrade is selected from recent button but then the operation is canceled
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. Show the new dialog
2. From 'Open Recent' button select a saved session
3. A dialog is shown asking to update session to newer doc format
4. Press cancel on dialog
5. Application crashes
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236 [VisualDiffer] Files differ feature always 2014-05-27 08:11 2014-05-28 14:25
Reporter: sigalakos Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.6.0  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Use external editors like BBEdit for comparisons
Description: VisualDiffer works great to show the differences between to folders, but the file comparison viewer is not quite there yet for me.
Would be great if we could set the default editor for file comparisons. That way, by double clicking on one of the changed files, our external editor of choice (e.g. BBEdit) would open with the file comparison, instead of the VisualDiffer's internal one.
An app that does this, is Nub from the AppStore, but VisualDiffer is so much better in all other respects.

Workaround:
Current workaround I am using is control click on each of the file and select to open the file in e.g. BBEdit, then run the file comparison in that app. But then the process is slow and convoluted if you have to do this for many files.
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. Compare two folder structures
2. Double click on a changed file to view their differences
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(0000496)
admin   
2014-05-28 14:25   
The idea sounds interesing.

I hope to implement in next version


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233 [VisualDiffer] Files differ minor N/A 2014-03-21 14:44 2014-04-12 11:42
Reporter: TerryLansdown Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5.8  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Feature Request: Soft Wrap
Description: Hi,

Thanks for the app, is it possible to get a soft wrap option for longer lines of text?

Thanks, Terry
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(0000487)
admin   
2014-03-21 15:04   
Soft wrap feature is already under my radar but I can't say when it will be implemented


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228 [VisualDiffer] General major always 2014-02-13 21:06 2014-02-14 06:39
Reporter: avocado Platform: Mac Pro  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: Mavericks  
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.5.8  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: VD is slow over network
Description: VD looks good and functionality is attractive, but it takes seven minutes to compare a local volume with a locally mounted 500MB remote disk image containing about 3000 files. Synchronize! X Plus (http://www.qdea.com/synchronize_x_plus_intro.html) takes only half as long to do the same thing. Do you suppose that you could make VD more competitive on speed when operating in this manner?
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(0000477)
admin   
2014-02-14 06:38   
Hi,

I'm working to make VD faster and using less RAM, these are my priority tasks indeed I've stopped to introduce new features to focus on these two critical problems.

Please apologize for this inconvenient and thanks for feedback


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213 [VisualDiffer] General minor always 2013-12-03 10:25 2013-12-23 08:33
Reporter: manxman Platform: mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: mavericks  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.9  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Aliases are not correctly handled and D&D a file
Description: Hi, love the program!

1. If I double click an alias in the compare window, the alias opens as hex code.

2. If I move a file manually drag&drop it eh same drive (not to a compared drive), the folders revert to the highest level folder in both drives. In other words, I lose my place.
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Attached Files: Screen Shot 2013-12-03 at 09.21.53 am.png (252,785 bytes) 2013-12-03 10:25
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=41&type=bug
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(0000419)
admin   
2013-12-03 11:23   
(Last edited: 2013-12-03 11:23)
I'm sorry but VD support for alias files is bad, I hope to add alias support very soon

> 2. If I move a file manually drag&drop it eh same drive (not to a compared drive), the folders revert to the highest level folder in both drives. In other words, I lose my place.

I don't understand if you d&d on VD window, please may you give me a step by step example so I can reproduce the problem?

(0000420)
manxman   
2013-12-03 11:33   
Hmm, thats odd. I can't do it now (which is a good thing).

I was just comparing folders by eye, after using the tool,
and wanted to move a file to another folder, on the same drive.

Its not vital.
No worries

Regards
Kevin
(0000421)
admin   
2013-12-03 11:35   
if you find any problem, I'm here.

About aliases I hope to release a working version in January, aliases are a strange land on OSX


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216 [VisualDiffer] General feature have not tried 2013-12-10 17:05 2013-12-10 17:42
Reporter: manfernandez Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: normal OS Version: Mavericks  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Print or Export Report
Description: Would like to be able to print a report for a customer showing the differences with the configuration file I have as opposed to the current one they are running. PDF, HTML does not matter.
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(0000422)
admin   
2013-12-10 17:42   
What do you specifically want to be reported?

Folders differences, file differences?


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215 [VisualDiffer] Files differ minor have not tried 2013-12-05 18:28 2013-12-05 18:28
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: The horizontal scroll of the text fields at bottom isn't synchronized
Description: Scrolling manually the text contained on left text field should be synchronized with right text field
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. show two files with differences on a very long line
2. select one line with diffs
3. scroll the text contained in left text field at bottom
4. the right text field doesn't scroll
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207 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2013-11-17 05:20 2013-11-17 17:01
Reporter: tkmantis Platform: MacBook Pro  
Assigned To: admin OS: Mac OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: acknowledged Product Version: 1.5.7  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: App allows one to compare a directory to itself
Description: App allows one to compare a directory to itself. This should be disallowed and not processed.
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(0000402)
admin   
2013-11-17 17:01   
Yes you are right


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182 [VisualDiffer] General minor N/A 2013-07-04 04:57 2013-10-26 08:45
Reporter: tkmantis Platform: Macintosh  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5.3  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Please add feature for "Move to Trash"
Description: When a compare is made and a file or folder is shown on one side as not existing on the other side, can there be an option to Move to Trash when user right-clicks on such file or folder?
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(0000301)
admin   
2013-07-04 08:01   
(Last edited: 2013-07-04 08:01)
Moving to trash should be a more general action available always not only when there is an 'orphan' file but...

Technically, writing the code to move to trash is simple but as user I expect this feature has the same Finder's behavior.

When you move a file to trash from Finder, you can restore it to its original location (go to trash folder and right click on the file) but no public API is available to do that, there are APIs to move to trash but these calls don't allow restore.

I'm sure if I implement this feature some user asks to me why the behavior differs from Finder.

BTW I will verify if on Mavericks this bug has been fixed by Apple

(0000308)
tkmantis   
2013-07-05 06:18   
Please do not restrict this feature to Mavericks only over not being able to have the trash remember where the file came from in earlier systems. Should be able to move to trash in any OS version whether or not original location can be remembered.

And/Or you might provide a delete option that completely deletes after an "Are you sure" chicken box.
(0000370)
tkmantis   
2013-10-26 05:42   
Just curious of the status of this?
(0000372)
admin   
2013-10-26 08:45   
No progress, this request is in the dust.

I discovered why items moved to trash can't be restored, if app is sandboxed (and this is mandatory for applications hosted on MAS) the restore isn't supported.

This behavior drives me crazy so I've dropped this request


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192 [VisualDiffer] General minor always 2013-08-22 20:18 2013-08-23 12:57
Reporter: bernie Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.8  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Result windows does not appear on same display as initial dialog on multi-display setup
Description: Hi

I have a laptop with a connected display. After starting a search on the main display, the results is always displayed on the smaller laptop display. Could this be changed so it is opened on the same display were the initial open dialog is displayed.

Many thanks
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(0000331)
bernie   
2013-08-23 11:50   
After returning to my Mac, I've failed to reproduce this.
I've tried using the compare dialog and closing comparison windows on laptop display rather than main display, but is now correctly shows on main display.

Presume it was a temporary problem external to visual differ that must have been the cause, so think issue can be closed.

I did look back in the logs at the time of the fault and found the follower, but think this is just caused by sandboxing. I was testing out visualdiffer workflow in Finders context menu.
A similar error is logged if I choose the "Select..." button from the Compare dialog, but does not cause any issues with the application itself.

22/08/2013 16:46:36.488 sandboxd[5309]: ([3794]) VisualDiffer(3794) deny file-read-data /Users/brendan/....
22/08/2013 16:46:43.064 com.apple.security.pboxd[5311]: CGSGetWindowTags: Invalid window 0x9c0
22/08/2013 16:46:43.064 com.apple.security.pboxd[5311]: kCGErrorFailure: CGSSetHideOnDeact: error getting window tags
22/08/2013 16:46:43.066 librariand[435]: client process 3794 does not have a valid com.apple.developer.ubiquity-container-identifiers entitlement
22/08/2013 16:46:43.066 librariand[435]: error in handle_container_path_request: LibrarianErrorDomain/9/The client process does not have a valid com.apple.developer.ubiquity-container-identifiers entitlement
22/08/2013 16:46:43.661 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowListTags: Modification of kCGSModalWindowTagBit (31) on a window 0x9c1 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 16:46:43.667 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowShadowParameters: Operation on a window 0x9c1 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 16:46:43.868 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowShadowParameters: Operation on a window 0x9c1 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 16:46:45.841 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowListTags: Modification of kCGSModalWindowTagBit (31) on a window 0x9c1 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 16:46:45.841 com.apple.security.pboxd[5311]: CGSReleaseWindow: Invalid window 2496
22/08/2013 16:46:45.842 com.apple.security.pboxd[5311]: _NXTermWindow: error releasing window (1000)
22/08/2013 16:46:45.848 VisualDiffer[3794]: kCGErrorIllegalArgument: _getWindowRegion: Invalid window
22/08/2013 16:46:45.848 VisualDiffer[3794]: CGSSetWindowLevel: Invalid window 0x9c1
22/08/2013 16:46:45.848 VisualDiffer[3794]: PSsetwindowlevel, error setting window level (1000)
22/08/2013 16:46:45.848 VisualDiffer[3794]: CGSClearWindowTags: Invalid window 0x9c1
22/08/2013 16:46:45.849 VisualDiffer[3794]: CGSSetIgnoresCycle: error 1000 setting or clearing window tags
22/08/2013 16:46:47.680 com.apple.security.pboxd[5311]: CGSGetWindowTags: Invalid window 0x9c2
22/08/2013 16:46:47.680 com.apple.security.pboxd[5311]: kCGErrorFailure: CGSSetHideOnDeact: error getting window tags
22/08/2013 16:46:47.682 librariand[435]: client process 3794 does not have a valid com.apple.developer.ubiquity-container-identifiers entitlement
22/08/2013 16:46:47.682 librariand[435]: error in handle_container_path_request: LibrarianErrorDomain/9/The client process does not have a valid com.apple.developer.ubiquity-container-identifiers entitlement
22/08/2013 16:46:47.838 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowListTags: Modification of kCGSModalWindowTagBit (31) on a window 0x9c3 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 16:46:47.843 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowShadowParameters: Operation on a window 0x9c3 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 16:46:48.044 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowShadowParameters: Operation on a window 0x9c3 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 16:46:49.452 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowListTags: Modification of kCGSModalWindowTagBit (31) on a window 0x9c3 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 16:46:49.452 com.apple.security.pboxd[5311]: CGSReleaseWindow: Invalid window 2498
22/08/2013 16:46:49.452 com.apple.security.pboxd[5311]: _NXTermWindow: error releasing window (1000)
22/08/2013 16:46:49.483 VisualDiffer[3794]: kCGErrorIllegalArgument: _getWindowRegion: Invalid window
22/08/2013 16:46:49.483 VisualDiffer[3794]: CGSSetWindowLevel: Invalid window 0x9c3
22/08/2013 16:46:49.484 VisualDiffer[3794]: PSsetwindowlevel, error setting window level (1000)
22/08/2013 16:46:49.484 VisualDiffer[3794]: CGSClearWindowTags: Invalid window 0x9c3
22/08/2013 16:46:49.484 VisualDiffer[3794]: CGSSetIgnoresCycle: error 1000 setting or clearing window tags


22/08/2013 19:27:26.350 librariand[435]: client process 6134 does not have a valid com.apple.developer.ubiquity-container-identifiers entitlement
22/08/2013 19:27:26.351 librariand[435]: error in handle_container_path_request: LibrarianErrorDomain/9/The client process does not have a valid com.apple.developer.ubiquity-container-identifiers entitlement
22/08/2013 19:27:26.479 com.apple.security.pboxd[6141]: CGSGetWindowTags: Invalid window 0xbb3
22/08/2013 19:27:26.480 com.apple.security.pboxd[6141]: kCGErrorFailure: CGSSetHideOnDeact: error getting window tags
22/08/2013 19:27:26.699 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowListTags: Modification of kCGSModalWindowTagBit (31) on a window 0xbb4 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 19:27:26.706 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowShadowParameters: Operation on a window 0xbb4 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 19:27:26.923 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowShadowParameters: Operation on a window 0xbb4 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 19:27:28.579 WindowServer[133]: CGXSetWindowListTags: Modification of kCGSModalWindowTagBit (31) on a window 0xbb4 requiring rights kCGSWindowRightOwner by caller VisualDiffer
22/08/2013 19:27:28.579 com.apple.security.pboxd[6141]: CGSReleaseWindow: Invalid window 2995
22/08/2013 19:27:28.580 com.apple.security.pboxd[6141]: _NXTermWindow: error releasing window (1000)
22/08/2013 19:27:28.673 VisualDiffer[6134]: kCGErrorIllegalArgument: _getWindowRegion: Invalid window
22/08/2013 19:27:28.673 VisualDiffer[6134]: CGSSetWindowLevel: Invalid window 0xbb4
22/08/2013 19:27:28.673 VisualDiffer[6134]: PSsetwindowlevel, error setting window level (1000)
22/08/2013 19:27:28.673 VisualDiffer[6134]: CGSClearWindowTags: Invalid window 0xbb4
22/08/2013 19:27:28.674 VisualDiffer[6134]: CGSSetIgnoresCycle: error 1000 setting or clearing window tags
(0000334)
admin   
2013-08-23 12:57   
About CGSSetIgnoresCycle and other log messages they are related to a bug on Apple NSOpenPanel panel, nothing I can do for that.

The log messages posted by you are "normal shit" produced by Apple code.

I think the bug exists and VisualDiffer is responsible in some manner, I will do more stress tests to reproduce it


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189 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2013-07-21 15:55 2013-07-21 16:08
Reporter: mc_marky_mark Platform: Macintosh  
Assigned To: admin OS: Mac OS  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.7.5  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5.4  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
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Summary: Folder Compare of Two Drives Stuck at private/var/spool/postfix
Description: When comparing two entire drives, the comparison got stuck in the directory private/var/spool/postfix. Thinking VisualDiff had run out of memory at this point (or something like that) I started over, attempting to compare only the private folder on both drives. The comparison got stuck at the same place.
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Steps To Reproduce: To repro this, I would simple try comparing the private folder on a drive with a backup of that drive.
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(0000322)
mc_marky_mark   
2013-07-21 15:59   
Sorry, I made a mistake giving directory where the app got stuck. It should be private/var/spool/public -- not private/var/spool/postfix
(0000323)
admin   
2013-07-21 16:08   
I don't have a machine with Lion so I can't try just now, I used Mountain Lion.

On my env I don't have a final 'public' folder so I've started from /private on both local and the time machine disk but VisualDiffer runs correctly.

I see many permission errors on error console, do you have them, too?
BTW the permission errors are correct.


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183 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor always 2013-07-08 13:31 2013-07-08 13:31
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Touch action change selection
Description: Touch action change selection
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Steps To Reproduce: 1. select some file
2. touch files
3. the original selection is different
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176 [VisualDiffer] Files differ feature N/A 2013-06-07 16:43 2013-06-07 17:36
Reporter: arnekolja Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Please add possibility to create patch files
Description: It would be awesome to have the option to save a diff as patch file. Basically on file diff, of course. But folder diff export would be awesome, too.
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(0000281)
admin   
2013-06-07 17:36   
Adding this feature on File Diff View sounds reasonable


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171 [VisualDiffer] General feature N/A 2013-05-05 18:06 2013-05-06 16:52
Reporter: bobbd2000 Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5.2  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Feature request: Please allow drag and drop
Description: Please allow files and folders to be dragged and dropped from one side to the other.
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(0000277)
admin   
2013-05-06 16:52   
I'm working to add more Finder-like operations like rename and better copy/move


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123 [VisualDiffer] Files differ major always 2012-08-05 06:35 2013-04-13 10:23
Reporter: evolution Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.8  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.4.3  
Product Build: Resolution: reopened  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: files ending in ".zip" are totally excluded from view and analysis by VisualDiffer
Description: I had a folder containing zipped files in a comparison by VisualDiffer.
VisualDiffer did not show them on screen, nor include them in the comparison, nor copy them when asked to copy the parent folder.

Note that I am NOT talking about the content of zipped files, but any actual file whose name ends in ".zip"

As a test, I took a regular jpeg file, duplicated it in place and simply renamed by adding ".zip" at the end; VisualDiffer was seeing the ".jpg" file but not the ".zip" file
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Steps To Reproduce: Include any file named xyz.zip in a folder and use that folder in a comparison
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(0000140)
evolution   
2012-08-05 07:44   
(Last edited: 2012-08-05 07:44)
1- By the way, I did not set any filter to omit ".zip" files. I just used the app as it comes by default

2- I find this issue very serious as I cannot trust the outcome. Data loss very likely.
If 2 folders are found the same, can I delete one of them? Wrong! Since the folder I choose to delete could contain the only copy of some ".zip" files that VisualDiffer did not report.

What other kind of files could possibly go unreported? Sadly, this lowers overall confidence in the product.

(0000141)
admin   
2012-08-05 08:09   
By default VisualDiffer omits many files, expecially *.zip, *.tar and so on.

You need to change the default filter set using the toolbar button 'Exclusion filters'

This should fix the problem
(0000142)
evolution   
2012-08-05 08:22   
aarrrghh! I am horrified to discover that the app has a default filter in place for many file types, I never expected that, it doesn't make sense!

Filtering didn't fit my purpose for now, so I never bothered to look at it, or learn how it worked. I just assumed there obviously was no filter because I never set one up.

My feeling is that the result window should display a very intuitive and visible sign when the results cannot be taken at face value because of some filters, or, just as well by ANY other issues like permission restrictions that prevented the examinations of some particular sub-folders (like the often-used icon with an exclamation mark in a yellow triangle).

Having to rely in the log for a red line is unpractical because it could be to long to scan by eye without missing anything.

BTW, as far as default filters, IMHO, the only one that (kind of) make sense might be .DS_Store
(0000143)
evolution   
2012-08-05 08:26   
I cannot get rid on the default filter. I can delete every line, but it comes back every time.
(0000144)
admin   
2012-08-05 08:27   
You are right, but many users asked me to introduce a default set done by versioning files and zip formats.

They convinced me telling "we are developers and rarely need to copy zipped archives".

Now I understand this behavior is really dangerous and I'm considering to prompt a warning dialog informing user that some filter is active.

Please apologize for this bad approach but it was reasonable with a target of users
(0000145)
admin   
2012-08-05 08:29   
"I cannot get rid on the default filter. I can delete every line, but it comes back every time. "

Oh I don't understand

1. start diff
2. open filter dialog and remove all or part of filters
3. press ok, diff restarts using new filters (if any)
4. save session (if necessary)
(0000146)
evolution   
2012-08-05 09:35   
I understand the audience who asked for filters, but VisualDiffer is, AT LONG LAST, a very usable and great looking app, and precisely for end-users.

Many users might need one or several preset filters, to easily turn ON or OFF a full set at once without typing line by line, but by no means ON by default.
Maybe the app could simply debut with no filters but memorize the last set used, I guess that could satisfy everybody. But please implement the warning! People could loose data with this!

Also, please note my use case:
As an end-user (not to mention a mac-user since the "origin of times" - 1984!), I have tons of hard disks filled with a mess of incomplete data sets, personal data, photos etc... folders originally well-organized, but then duplicated and having extra data added independently for various reasons, different computers, different work places, traveling and taking work folders with me, whatever… I guess everybody does it…

I am in the process of cleaning up years of data…. I cannot just discard a folder without making sure it doesn't have the ONLY copy of some files, so I go through the process of manually reconciling folders from the top down, so when I can find the largest folder structure that is identical to a master copy, without looking at the details inside, then I am very happy knowing I can discard it right away.
I just want to reconcile everything to a master set of data containing hopefully a single copy of everything. So I cannot afford the program omitting any type of files, and ESPECIALLY zip files!
Zip files are very important because in the past, I have often compressed in a hurry a bunch of file and folders in a desperate attempt to make room in a disk that was nearly full (less of an issue nowadays because disks are very large and cheap).

In this context, your app being visual is very valuable to me and also pleasant to use. It is a great tool like no other app I have tried before! DeltaWalker was kind of fine for a while, somewhat visual, but way too technical and quirky for an end-user.
(0000147)
evolution   
2012-08-05 09:44   
(Last edited: 2012-08-05 10:44)
[EDIT]My comments below are incorrect: An option to set default filters has been implemented under the "cog wheel" button[/EDIT]

About my comment: "I cannot get rid of the default filter"...

I meant, EVERY time I start the app, or even a new diff in the same work session, I will have to delete the filter manually, over and over.

If I stop using the app for a few months, I may likely forget those filter are in place by default because it is no unintuitive to have them by default. A warning will help me remembering they are there, but will not remove the frustration to have to delete them again and again.

"Preferences" were created just for that, specifying what the user prefer.

(0000148)
admin   
2012-08-05 09:49   
About comment 146: I totally agree with you, consider VisualDiffer is young and it fits my needs, now that app is more popular I will embrace any modification to fit the general user needs.

I will change the current behavior and I will alert user about filter in use (if any)



About comment 147: You can set your filter as default

From Filter dialog, click on tool button (near the help button) and select the menu item 'Set Current as Defaults"
(0000239)
evolution   
2013-03-15 11:49   
"Resolution open => won't fix " ???? What happened? I am puzzled!

So we went from comment 148 that said: "I totally agree .... I will change the current behavior and I will alert user about filter in use (if any)"

to: "Won't fix" ?????

Seriously?

What is needed a a strong VISUAL indication that files are omitted in a diff results so that the user is clearly informed.
Otherwise, this app doesn't deserve the "Visual" moniker, IMHO.

Note that files could be omitted from results either by a a filter in place OR by lack of permissions to traverse a particular folder.
The WARNING should be VISUAL and PROMINENT - the Toolbar appears like a good location for it
(0000240)
admin   
2013-03-15 12:06   
(Last edited: 2013-03-15 12:07)
Starting from v1.5.2 the default filter no longer contains archive files so the warning is not necessary for new users.

Showing the message on previously installation seems me to late, users are already discovered the filter uses archive files

(0000264)
admin   
2013-04-12 08:05   
Have you verified on version 1.5.2?

May I close this bug?
(0000268)
evolution   
2013-04-12 17:00   
(Last edited: 2013-04-12 17:06)
I confirm fixed in 1.5.2 as described (i.e. .zip, .tar ... kind of files are no longer omitted by default)

However... those particular extensions were only the main problem. Other extensions (which I don't much about) are still omitted by default. The unsuspecting user will naturally think that VisualDiffer is comparing everything, and is not making untold omissions without even a warning in the result window that some files are actually omitted.

The lack of indication that the results are filtered and files actually omitted is probably the main issue here.

I wouldn't see that as a problem is the app was clearly reserved to technically-oriented users, but it is marketed to appeal to novice users whose typical usage is to cleanup their drives, blindly compare folders so they can dump any one of two folders found identical.
By default, VisualDiffer is set to provide them the wrong answer. To get the right answer, they have to be aware of the issue to start with (not obvious), modify the filter and set it as default. That a lot to ask a non-technical user.

This being said, it could be that the particular file extensions set as default have little incidence if it leads to such files deleted by mistake (like DS_Store), I cannot gauge that because I don't know what they are. I mostly say, in general, that there should be a visual indicator when results are filtered.

(0000270)
admin   
2013-04-12 17:07   
Consider now only versioning files are omitted, the full list is shown below

"CVS"
".svn"
".git"
".hg"
".bzr"

Plus backup files "*~" and .DS_Store

No other files are automatically excluded

I don't want to break the user experience with prompts and alert messages but I understand your point of view
(0000271)
evolution   
2013-04-12 20:17   
Unfortunately, I don't know what those file types are..

True, modal dialogs that require user action to be dismissed are to be avoided.

I didn't think I'd have to mention this, but there ways to display info to the user without prompts or alert dialogs. A simple info line like "Warning: Filter active!" displayed anywhere in the GUI, or coloring the Filter icon in the Toolbar and/or changing its name to "Filter active", are ways to inform the user without bothering him at all, just being informative with no user action required.

My last word... I am still it puzzled to have VisualDiffer, in effect, announce: "Those two folders are identical" when they clearly are not and with no warning whatsoever. However benign one may find it, such a situation should not be acceptable when the end result could be inadvertent data loss.
(0000272)
admin   
2013-04-13 10:23   
> Unfortunately, I don't know what those file types are..

Indeed they are very technical files and see them is really really uncommon

> I didn't think I'd have to mention this, but there ways to display info to the user without prompts or alert dialogs. A simple info line like "Warning: Filter active!" displayed anywhere in the GUI, or coloring the Filter icon in the Toolbar and/or changing its name to "Filter active", are ways to inform the user without bothering him at all, just being informative with no user action required.

Toolbar button can be removed by user so it should be not a good solution but talking with you I'm realizing that maybe the scope bar (where there are buttons with "Only Mismatches ... | Filtered Empty Folders") could be used, for example "Filtered (20)".

> My last word... I am still it puzzled to have VisualDiffer, in effect, announce: "Those two folders are identical" when they clearly are not and with no warning whatsoever. However benign one may find it, such a situation should not be acceptable when the end result could be inadvertent data loss.

This is really critical, may you detect where and why VD fail?
I'm pretty sure the result is correct, if I compare the result with other applications (expecially with DeltaWalker and Araxis Merge) I obtain same results (after setting same filter)


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157 [VisualDiffer] Files differ feature always 2013-04-01 15:49 2013-04-01 16:18
Reporter: sigalakos Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: 10.8  
Priority: low OS Version: 10.8.3  
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.5.2  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Allow more than one line in differ view at the bottom
Description: When you deal with large chunks of text that differ in files diff, the bottom part of the Window that shows the new and old strings is only one line. That makes it hard to compare when the changed string is very long.
Please consider allowing resizing of the bottom part of the UI to allow text to wrap in more than one lines if necessary.
Alternatively, you can also consider allowing Soft Wrap Text in the Left / Right side views when doing file diffs.
Tags:
Steps To Reproduce: 1. Compare two text files, with large chunks of text and minor differences
2. Notice the bottom part of the window preview one selected difference
3. Try to resize that part of the UI to make more than one line of text visible.
Additional Information:
Attached Files:
Notes
(0000245)
sigalakos   
2013-04-01 15:56   
And here is a screenshot that showcases the issue:
http://d.pr/i/fiMg
(0000246)
admin   
2013-04-01 16:15   
You are right, with long lines the result is very ugly


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150 [VisualDiffer] General major always 2013-02-20 12:26 2013-03-03 15:23
Reporter: damla Platform: MacBook Pro 2011  
Assigned To: admin OS: Snow Leopard  
Priority: high OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5.1  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: When doing a compare of large folders, the RAM id hogged more and more by Visual Differ
Description: I ran a compare of my user folder and a recent copy on an external drive. Visual differ seems to stall looking at some files of the Desktop. The computer was very sluggish. I checked with Activity monitor: VD was using 2.7 GB of RAM and close to 10 GB of virtual memory. And these numbers were increasing slowly.

I had to kill the process (but it was very hard because the CPU was chocked).
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Steps To Reproduce: Repeats the same way. VD starts with a few MB of RAM and as it proceeds (and seem to stall, actually), the amount of RAM increases regularly. I force quit it again at more than 2.8 GB of RAM.
Additional Information:
Attached Files:
Notes
(0000216)
admin   
2013-02-20 12:32   
This problem seems related to symbolic links, please try to uncheck 'follow symbolic links' from Preference panel (Folder tab) and run VisualDiffer again.

Please also check VisualDiffer log console (Menu View->Show log console), and system console (run console.app and search if some message is relate to VisualDiffer)
(0000217)
damla   
2013-02-21 20:51   
I ran VD with the symbolic links off.

Sorry but I cannot understand the VD log in the Console. Perhaps someone can help?

Alain Damlamian
(0000218)
admin   
2013-02-22 06:38   
Don't worry about VD logs in the Console, it's really confuse

Running VD with symlink off does work?

VD on bottom bar shows the current path traverse may you know if this path is always the same, I suspect an infinite loop
(0000219)
damla   
2013-02-22 09:53   
Indeed I think it was stuck on one file or folder.
The infinite loop is a serious possibility.
Should I try again?
(0000220)
admin   
2013-02-22 09:56   
Yes, you can try with symlink turned off, then tell me if it works

Consider symlink turned off in many softwares like BeyondCompare, DeltaWalker and Araxis Merge is the default option
(0000221)
damla   
2013-02-22 18:29   
I just tried again, comparing the Application folder on my internal drive and the one on a back-up.
VD started with some 200MB of real RAM. After two hours or so, it had gone up to more than 2.7 GB of actual RAM, chocking my Mac in the process. VD also showed as not responding in the ACtivity monitor window, so I had to kill it there to recover the RAM and have a functional Mac again. Sorry, by the end, I could not see whether the current path in VD was stuck or not, but I suspect it was, since VD was not responding.

This time for sure, symlink was off in the preferences of VD.
Does that help?
Alain
(0000222)
admin   
2013-02-23 08:10   
I'm sorry but this can't help.
Honestly I supposed wrongly that the problem was related to a symlink.
I don't want to waste your time by I really need you help me to find the problem in your environment because on my two mac everything works.

So, if I can ask you to dedicate some time to VisualDiffer please make this test:
- Compare an /Application's subfolder , for example compare before /Applications/app1 and if it works move to /Applications/app2 and so on, one folder will hang up VisualDiffer and we can know which.

thanks for your support and infinite patience
(0000230)
damla   
2013-03-02 12:27   
Hello,

I tried again with the full Applications folders. This time it worked to the end, starting at around 50mB Ram and ending at 2.8GB RAM. Then, I must have move something and VD started the scan again, but could not go anywhere because my CPU's were completely choked.
It is worth noting that after finishing the comparative scan, during which VD grabbed more and more RAM, it never released RAM.
I think there lies the problem.
(0000231)
admin   
2013-03-02 12:57   
I'm working to a version to fix memory leaks, but VD data structure uses too much memory and I'll start to refactor the code very soon.

I've modified VD to work correctly with sym link on (without crash)

Do you want to test a beta version with the following fix?

- fixed infinite loop when symbolic links are traversed
- reduced (but not completely resolved) memory leaks
(0000232)
damla   
2013-03-03 00:16   
Why not try your new beta?
Let me know from where to get it.
Alain
(0000233)
admin   
2013-03-03 08:42   
In attach to this bug you find the beta version
http://bugs.visualdiffer.com/file_download.php?file_id=26&type=bug

Unzip where you prefer but don't overwrite the application downloaded from MAS

This version should use less memory but it uses yet a lot, the crash caused from symbolic links should be fixed
(0000234)
damla   
2013-03-03 15:18   
Hello,

I tested the beta version. Same problem: the amount of real RAM used (according to Activity monitor) starts at a very small number and when doing the comparison, goes up to 2.6 GB. Then, the computer chokes, the only way out is to force close Visual Differ. I ran it without the symlink option, and I do not see any difference.

Alain
(0000235)
admin   
2013-03-03 15:23   
Ok thanks for your help,

I do some more investigation, I keep you informed as soon as possible


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138 [VisualDiffer] Files differ minor always 2012-12-06 17:53 2012-12-06 17:53
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Go to line doesn't move position if line is filtered
Description: If filter is set to 'show only differences' trying to goto to an hidden line doesn't do nothing

Should be useful to move to closest line or show a message like 'unable to go to filtered line'
Tags:
Steps To Reproduce: 1. open a file
2. switch to 'show only differences'
3. open goto line panel
4. input a line number not visible due to filter
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136 [VisualDiffer] Files differ minor always 2012-11-30 14:42 2012-11-30 14:42
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.5  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Unable to open LPDF files
Description: Diffing LPDF files doesn't work because they are directories
Tags:
Steps To Reproduce: 1. open /Users/Documents/About Stacks.lpdf
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130 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ minor N/A 2012-10-09 13:17 2012-10-09 14:39
Reporter: kusmi Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: normal OS Version:  
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.4.3  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Allow exclusion of subfolders
Description: This is similar to 0000099: It would be great to exclude some folders during folder-diff. It would be great if I could skip folders during the scan. E.g. if I start to do a diff of two large folders A and B and during diffing I see that A/TAKE_LONG B/TAKE_LONG takes to long, I could just specify to skip the TAKE_LONG subdirectory.

I had the problem diffing my "Library" folder between two macs, because there you have the "Containers" folders in there, which takes an eternity to diff...
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104 [VisualDiffer] Files differ major always 2012-03-22 21:14 2012-03-27 17:57
Reporter: lur Platform: Apple  
Assigned To: admin OS: Mac OS  
Priority: high OS Version: 10.6.8  
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.3  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: files differ struggles on line endings
Description: When comparing the attache files the line by line comparison get out of think.
I assume this is caused by different line endings CR v.s. CR+LF
Tags:
Steps To Reproduce: Compare attached files
Additional Information:
Attached Files: Archiv.zip (143,728 bytes) 2012-03-22 21:14
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=12&type=bug
Notes
(0000094)
admin   
2012-03-23 15:03   
VisualDiffer "normalizes" CR and CR+LF, this is a bug of diffing implementation

I'm debugging the code and thanks to your files it's simpler to find the bug
(0000095)
lur   
2012-03-27 17:57   
Let me know if you need further input for testing.


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100 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ feature always 2012-03-14 11:08 2012-03-14 11:08
Reporter: admin Platform:  
Assigned To: admin OS:  
Priority: low OS Version:  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Resize from view splitter or window show horizontal scrollbars
Description: When resizing should be useful to resize internal content without showing horizontal scollbars
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99 [VisualDiffer] General feature always 2012-03-03 13:38 2012-03-03 13:38
Reporter: beegee Platform: MacBook Pro 2.2GHz Intel Core i7  
Assigned To: admin OS: OSX  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.7.3  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.2  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Don't analyze/compare excluded files/folders
Description: I often work with collections of 200,000+ files, but exclude many folders. This enhancement would greatly accelerate comparison.
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87 [VisualDiffer] Files differ minor always 2012-01-13 19:55 2012-01-14 08:50
Reporter: vasechka Platform: Mac  
Assigned To: admin OS: OS X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.7.2  
Status: assigned Product Version: 1.2  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: not correctly identifying changed lines
Description: I've made couple major changes to my script and wanted to use your app to compare differences.
As you can see on screenshot attached,
line 31left and line 40right are same. Your app compares instead line 32left and line 40right.
It would help if instead it would compare line 31left to line 40right (no change)
and then compare line 32left to line41right.

And there are many times I've seen this while using your app.
I understand it's hard to figure out, but should be possible.
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Steps To Reproduce:
Additional Information:
Attached Files: Screen Shot 2012-01-13 at 1.48.56 PM.png (32,319 bytes) 2012-01-13 19:55
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=10&type=bug
Notes
(0000077)
admin   
2012-01-14 08:50   
You are right, actually VisualDiffer uses the unix diff (unified) algorithm and the wrong "alignment" comes from it.

I'm working to a new different algorithm, totally independent from the unix diff.
I hope to ship it in a few of months, next release (released before February) will contain a modified version (that work very good with UTF-8 charset) but always based on unified unix diff.

thanks for your feedback


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41 [VisualDiffer] General feature always 2011-01-17 08:40 2011-01-17 09:30
Reporter: Lokagan Platform: iMac 10,1  
Assigned To: admin OS: MacOs X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.6  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Move to trash
Description: What about the possibility to add "move to trash" operation in context menu ?
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Notes
(0000035)
admin   
2011-01-17 08:44   
yes, this was my primary goal but seems Apple doesn't have a standard API to move files (or folders) on trash.

Consider VisualDiffer is only at 1.0 version and I want to add many features in future versions
(0000036)
Lokagan   
2011-01-17 08:54   
I understand perfectly ^^
In fact, I'm programmer too, in military automation/GUI interfacing but under windows OS.
I have 7 years experience in compare tool using for my job and personal use.
Compare tools are very, simply, bad in MacOs X environment, and I which to see yours be the best one ;)
(0000037)
admin   
2011-01-17 08:58   
Indeed I've decided to write myself a valid compare tool on OSX because I was unable to find an existing valid solution.

I appreciate very much your feedback ;)
(0000038)
Lokagan   
2011-01-17 09:23   
Surprised that a simple shell command implementation like
"mv /$path/$file /$user/.Trash/$file"
 doesn't work or hard to implement on MacOs >_<
(0000039)
admin   
2011-01-17 09:30   
It very simple to implement but bypass the UI so may be trouble to restore from Trash


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34 [VisualDiffer] General feature always 2011-01-15 15:37 2011-01-16 14:33
Reporter: Lokagan Platform: iMac 10,1  
Assigned To: admin OS: MacOs X  
Priority: normal OS Version: 10.6.6  
Status: confirmed Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Middle colum
Description: Please, add a middle column, with order filter, in order to quick report view, i propose you to use :
> file newer left
< file newer right
= are same
- orphan
 
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35 [VisualDiffer] General minor always 2011-01-15 16:02 2011-01-15 16:23
Reporter: Lokagan Platform: iMac  
Assigned To: admin OS: MacOs X  
Priority: high OS Version: 10.6.6  
Status: confirmed Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: File Permissions
Description: Please add file permission in column display
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Steps To Reproduce:
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31 [VisualDiffer] Folders differ feature always 2011-01-15 14:56 2011-01-15 15:49
Reporter: Lokagan Platform: iMac 10,1  
Assigned To: admin OS: MacOs X  
Priority: none OS Version: 10.6.6  
Status: assigned Product Version:  
Product Build: Resolution: open  
Projection: none      
ETA: none Fixed in Version:  
    Target Version:  
Summary: Colorisation
Description: In processing, the GUI interface display folders as blue if more elements, in red if different.
If folder has less element, it is not marked as "different", also in red.
Tags:
Steps To Reproduce:
Additional Information:
Attached Files: example.tiff (26,486 bytes) 2011-01-15 15:47
https://visualdiffer.com/mantis/file_download.php?file_id=2&type=bug
Notes
(0000020)
admin   
2011-01-15 15:14   
I'm a bit confused, may you help me doing an example?
(0000025)
Lokagan   
2011-01-15 15:49   
See attached file as example.
For me left "script" folder as to be red because is different from right one.