This procedure shows how you can compare data between the source and the target by opening a comparison list for a selected item type. You can then select which data items to merge. You can also specify the items that you want to display and print a report for the displayed items.
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With the Merger Session Manager window open, select to display the Compare Source-Target Data window.
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Select an item type from the Comparison Item Tree and do one of the following:
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Select Actions > Compare Data .
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Right-click the item type and on the shortcut menu, select Compare Data.
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Double-click the item type.
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In the comparison list window for the selected item type, do one of the following:
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To filter the data records to display, select .
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To sort the data, select .
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To specify which data columns to display, select .
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To create or modify a style for viewing a comparison list that is already open, do the following:
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Select to return to the Compare Source-Target Data window.
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Select the item type and select to open the Style window.
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Modify the style as needed.
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In the comparison list window for the selected item type, select to update the comparison list using the style properties.
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Select the records for merging by doing one of the following:
Select the Select check box beside each data record that you want to merge.
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To select all the data records, select .
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To clear the selection of all the data records, select .
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To select updated data records only, select .
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To select inserted data records only, select .
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To select deleted data records only, select .
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Select the data to display by doing one of the following:
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To display all the data items, select .
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To display modified data items only, that is, where the source and target data differs, select .
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To display selected data items only, select .
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If a comparison list is available for a child item type, select the option on the Reports menu.
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To generate a comparison list report, on the Actions menu, select Report.
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To save the selection you made for merging, on the Actions menu, select Save.
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