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Implement a tree diff, that allows to compare directory trees

Open matthiasblaesing opened this issue 6 months ago • 0 comments

Usage: Select exactly two folder entries in the project/files/favorites, open the context menu and select "Tools" -> "Tree diff"

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This results in a flattened view of the difference between the two trees:

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  • Entries with red background are present in the source, but not in the target
  • Entries with blue background are present in both locations but differ
  • Entries with green background are present in the target, but not in the source

The list of modified files/folder can be display as hierarchy:

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When a modified file is selected the diff view shows both versions and allows to update the target:

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Additionally actions can be invoked directly on the difference entries:

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Closes: #8349

matthiasblaesing avatar Jun 24 '25 19:06 matthiasblaesing