ProDiff for PowerBuilder
ProDiff is designed to highlight the differences between versions of Application development source code. ProDiff improves on standard diff tools by parsing and pretty printing source code files before comparing the individual sections of the program or source code files. This approach removes many of the false positives created when files are reorganised but not syntactically changed. ProDiff displays the results of the parsed/pretty printed source code in a hierarchical manner making the changes between the versions easier to locate and understand.
ProDiff Heritage
ProDiff is the re-invention of PBDelta the industry standard diff tool for comparing PowerBuilder source code. ProDiff expands on PBDelta's rich feature set adding the following exciting new features:
  • PB12 Dot Net Support: ProDiff fully supports all the new PB12 Dot Net language features such as; interfaces, properties, indexors, namespaces and xaml. Support for .pblx library files and PB12 Dot Net Targets and Workspaces.
  • Syntax Colour Coding: ProDiff supports syntax highlighting of PowerBuilder, XML and INI Files with more file types to come.
  • XML/XAML Support: ProDiff fully supports xml diffs including an xml parser which pretty prints the xml before the compare takes place making it much more accurate. Enhanced XAML support ensures reorganised elements are still accurately identified and compared to ensure no false positives.
  • INI File Support: ProDiff fully supports INI file diffs including parsing and reorganisation of the sections making the diffs easy to review.
  • SDI Mode: ProDiff features a new fast starting Single file mode tailored for integration with source control systems.
  • Inline Modified Line Compare: ProDiff will automatically perform a Line Compare showing the differences within a modified line.
  • Improved Diff Engine: The difference engine is more accurate and 4 - 5 times more performant over the previous version.
  • Vista/Windows 7 Support: ProDiff supports file drag and drop, alpha transparency icons, crumb bar, glass, OS specific icons and numerous other improved touches.