Comparing two RS5000 Programs

[patb63 0]

Is there a "quick" and "easy" way to compare two RSLogix 5000 programs to see what, if any, differences there are between the two? I sure hate the thought of looking through the code line by line. Thanks in advance for any help.

[BobLfoot 301]

You don't mention what version of RSLogix 5000 you are trying to compare. THere is a compare tool which was built into versions I believe starting with V13. There is also the lo-tech means to save each ACD file as a library file of type *.L5K and then use a plain text compare tool like Beyond Compare from ScooterSoftware to do the work. This low tech method of course assume you know mnemonics for AB .

[Smoke 0]

Here is where the compare tool is located if you have it installed.

[patb63 0]

Thanks guys for the quick responses. I knew I could count on this forum for an answer. I'm using version 15, so the built in Compare tool should work. Thanks.

[BobLfoot 301]

Word of caution -- The compare tool can flag for differences in register values which may be different because the machine is running and not from any programmers change.

[Contr_Conn 4]

Compare tool is not a part of RSlogix5000 installation, it needs to be installed separately from CD or from the website. Once installed it can be used within software. You must check box during installation

[rpraveenkum 5]

you can download the compare tool for rockwell site for latest version http://www.software.rockwell.com/support/download/ Category Downloads Sub Category Utilities Product RSLogix

[patb63 0]

Thanks all for the additional info...was just trying to find the "Compare" function on my RSLogix5000 software.