Using bcompare as git diff tool in cygwin

[ncoronado]

Beyond Compare 4.1.9
git version 2.16.2

I updated my git config with the commands below.

git config --global diff.tool bc3
git config --global difftool.bc3.trustExitCode true

git difftool -y HEAD~ HEAD test.c

I get the following error.

The diff tool bc3 is not available as 'bcompare'

[ncoronado]

I found out the problem. I needed to set the config option below.

git config --global difftool.bc3.cmd ""c:/program files/beyond compare 4/bcomp.exe" "$LOCAL" "$REMOTE""

[Aaron]

Hello,

Generally, the first documentation is what would work, but the method you are using is the older style used (manual definition):
http://www.scootersoftware.com/suppo...vcs#gitwindows

All BC 4.x updates are free for 4.x users. Also, depending on if you are using Git or GitHub can vary:
http://www.scootersoftware.com/suppo...#githubwindows