Compare tools for logic scripts

Comparing scripts can be a valuable technique for identifying changes in code. It simplifies the process of understanding differences between two versions, making the code’s evolution more comprehensible. We’ve put together this page to introduce users to comparing tools they might not have realized they needed.

Below, we present some options for your consideration. These tools can significantly enhance your ability to comprehend and manage code changes, ensuring a more efficient development process.

Notepad++

Notepad++ serves as a favored text editor among developers. It’s equipped with syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages and boasts features like a tabbed interface for managing multiple documents, advanced search and replace capabilities, and extensibility through plugins.

One noteworthy plugin is the Notepad++ Compare Plugin, which facilitates the comparison of different text files. To utilize it, simply copy the logic scripts from PsxCad that you wish to compare, paste them into separate files within the text editor, and employ the Compare Plugin for analysis.

Download Notepad++:
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/

Download Notepad++ Compare Plugin:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/npp-compare/

Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is as a widely used source code editor. It offers support for various programming languages and encompasses features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, and integrated debugging.

VS Code also features a comparison function. To use it, right-click on the files you want to compare, select "Select for compare," and then click "Compare with selected."

Download Visual Studio Code:
https://code.visualstudio.com/download