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19-Apr-2006, 08:06 AM
Hi,

Is it possible to set a rule to have BC241 ignore a difference in date/time in files to compare?

The format is usually:
<folder>,<file>,,,2006-03-29 13:57:24,...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Norb

19-Apr-2006, 09:43 AM
Norb,
You can ignore the date/time on folder comparisons by going to COMPARISON CONTROL (Scales Icon). Uncheck the Compare Timestamp checkbox.
Bill

19-Apr-2006, 10:03 AM
Hi,

I am comparing 2 text files with a disk file list, it is therefore text inside.

thanks anyway,

norb

Chris
19-Apr-2006, 05:30 PM
Here's how to ignore the time text:

Open the Files in the File Viewer.
Select Tools|Edit Current Rules.
Go to the Importance tab.
In the Unimportant Text section, click New.
Select Regular Expression.
Enter the expression: \d\d:\d\d:\d\d

The \d stands for any decimal character.