Interpreting Results

 

After the comparison tool has successfully processed all of the project files, it displays a spreadsheet of graphics objects organized into pairs, one to a row. Objects for which the comparator could find no partner are likewise displayed one to a line, the file name (if no graphics object discovered) or the graphic object reference (if no file discovered) highlighted in red. The “Result” column indicates the status of a pair (or unpaired object), with possible states summarized below:

 

Result

Occurs when

“Same”

Graphics are the same

“FileIsNewer”

Graphics different; file date > graphic upload date (file is newer)

“Different”

Graphics different; file date < graphic upload date (indeterminate age relationship)

Use the diff tool or GGT to determine which graphic is newer.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

“Unmatched”

No complementary object found (make sure your folders and filenames match)

 

To examine a graphics file, double click the appropriate row twice, or, for paired database and file graphics, right-click the row and select “Diff” (See “Graphics Diff” below)