Function

Description

Comparison On

To compare two pieces of source code, choose  with the quick info text Comparison On. The comparison is statement-based. The system highlights the differences in the source code (in the new Front-End ABAP Editor they are marked by a red not-equal sign). Where lines have been added in one of the windows, the system inserts lines starting with $$ (dollar sign) in the other window. These lines cannot be edited and are removed when you choose Save.

Comparison Off

Switching off compare mode removes the blank lines inserted in the source code and the special formatting used to highlight the differences.

Scrolling

In comparison mode, the system scrolls both windows. To scroll asynchronously, use the scrollbars or the Page Up / Page Down keys. When you switch off the comparison mode, synchronous scrolling is no longer active.

Next Similarity

The system positions both windows at the next point, which is identical on both sides.

Previous Similarity

The system positions both windows at the previous point, which is identical on both sides.

Next Difference

The system positions both windows at the next difference.

Previous Difference

The system positions both windows at the previous difference.

Copy (Accept Modification)

Copies the code at the cursor’s current position to the buffer. The commented lines inserted by the Modification Assistant are removed.

Previous Modification

The system displays the previous modified block in both windows.

Next Modification

The system displays the next modified block in both windows.