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Folder Compare Name Filter Settings

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The Name Filters controls allow you to include or exclude folders and files based on their names by using one or more file masks.

1.While in a Folder Compare session, choose Session | Session Settings to open the Session Settings dialog.

2.Click the Name Filters page.

To set a name filter

Add a file mask to the appropriate list.  Each file mask must be on its own line.

Include Files  Files to include in this session.

Exclude Files  Files to exclude from this session.

Include Folders  Folders to include in this session.

Exclude Folders  Folders to exclude from this session.

For examples, see File Masks.

To clear all name filters

Click the Clear button to clear all the filter settings on this tab.

To make the current name filter a preset

Click the Add To Presets button, enter a Name (optional), edit the Mask (optional), and click OK.