This dialog box includes the following components:
VIs to CompareIndicates the names of the two VIs you want to compare. Both VIs must already be in memory if you want to compare them. Click each of the Select buttons to choose the VIs that you want to compare.
CompareIndicates the attributes you want to compare.
VI AttributesCompares attributes of the two VIs. The attributes correspond to settings in the VI Properties dialog box.
Front PanelCompares objects on the front panel. LabVIEW does not compare position and size unless you place a checkmark in Position/size changes.
Position/size changesCompares the position and size of the objects on the front panel.
Block DiagramCompares the functional differences on the block diagrams. LabVIEW does not compare the appearance unless you place a checkmark in Cosmetic changes. LabVIEW does not compare position and size unless you place a checkmark in Position/size changes.
Cosmetic changesCompares changes on the block diagrams that do not affect the execution of the VI, such as color changes, visible frames in case and sequence nodes, format and precision of constants, and so on.
Position/size changesCompares the position and size of the objects on the block diagram.
CompareAfter you select two VIs to compare and designate the details of the comparison, click Compare to perform the comparison and display the results in the Differences dialog box.