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You can see the differences between two files by comparing them in the viewer.

You cannot compare files on a tablet or other mobile device.

What kinds of files can I compare?

Depending on how the software is configured for your company, you can compare these file types:

  • Hexagon 2D (.sma, .spe, .sha, .pid, .igr, .zyq)

  • CAD files (.dwg, .dxf, .dgn)

  • Word (.doc, .docm, .docx)

  • Excel (.xls, .xlsm, .xlsx)

  • PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptm, .pptx)

  • PDF (.pdf)

You can also compare different file types:

  • PDF to text

  • CAD, Word, Excel, or PDF to each other

You can compare files with any relationship to a document, including:

  • Files attached to a document

  • Reference files attached to any of those files

  • Alternate renditions of the files attached to a document

  • Alternate renditions attached directly to the document

SHARED Tip If there is more than one file that can be compared, you can tell which files are alternate renditions from the information that appears when you pick which files you want to compare.

Why can't I see the text changes inline for all the files?

To show files containing a lot of text, such as Word or Excel files, the software uses a graphic representation of the file, like an electronic photocopy. That means that the text is not available for the software to compare.

SHARED Tip You can generate PDF renditions and use the PDF renditions for comparison.

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