Compare Folders
Batch method of compare using authority-derivative folder content:

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File Open Fails: |
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A common reason for this is that the file type version is not supported, (an updated version for example): File Type and Version Support |
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Setting Units |
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Parasolid and CATIA V5 files are unit less. Validate requires a unit of measure which is set in Customize Application.
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Hidden Entities: |
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By default hidden entities are not read when opening a CAD file (useful when unnecessary content is present in file). Use Customize Applications — Read Hidden Entities to show all hidden entities when loading file. |
No Match:
Occurs when a file lists with no matched pair, (file name difference for example). Run a Compare Files or correct file name difference.


Limit scope of files to compare using file type filters:

Choose a single pairing to open File Compare session for that pair:



