ExamDiff(TM) Version 1.9
ExamDiff Copyright 1997-2011 PrestoSoft LLC(TM) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

ExamDiff is a freeware Windows tool for visual file 
comparison. It has a number of simple and convenient 
features that many users have been asking for a long time 
from a file comparison tool.

-Remembers a user specified number of last compared first 
 and second files. This allows quick selection of the two 
 files the user wishes to compare. 

-There is no need to specify both filenames -- just enter
 a directory name for one of the files to be compared. 
 EximDiff will try to use an entered filename with a 
 specified directory name.

-Toggles between the first and second files.

-Automatically detects file changes and prompts the user 
 to re-compare files.

-One push re-compare function which attempts to leave the 
 viewer's focus in the same place as before the re-compare.

-Drag and drop support for dropping one or two files into 
 the program's window (e.g. from Windows Explorer).

-Easy editing of the first and second files. ExamDiff will 
 spawn any editor (configurable by the user) with the first 
 or second file, and line number option (available for
 editors that support this, through ExamDiff variables: 
 $FILE (first or second file name), $CURDIFF (number of 
 line at which the current difference starts), and 
 $CARET (number of line where the caret is located)).

-Saves the file differences in a standard UNIX DIFF file.

-Easy navigation through the differences via "Next 
 Difference"/"Current Difference"/"Previous Difference" 
 buttons and hot keys or via a list box of all the differences.

-Allows the copying of text from the comparison panes via 
 drag and drop, a hot key, or a right button pop up.

-Simple "Search" command to search for strings in the 
 comparison panes. It also remembers a user	specified 
 number of most recent searches. 

-Customizable text and background colors, font, tab size, 
 and "Show Differences Only" option as well as options to 
 "Ignore white spaces in lines", "Ignore changes in amount of 
 white spaces in lines", "Ignore case",  "Treat files as text 
 files", "Ignore leading white space in lines" and 
 "Ignore trailing white space in lines" for comparison.

-Fully customizable file extension filter. For example, the 
 user can choose only .c and .cpp files or any other files 
 he/she chooses to be displayed.

-Tooltips which include file properties (when the mouse 
 cursor is placed over the pane title bars), difference 
 number (when the cursor is over the yellow triangle marking
 the current difference), and etc.

-Adjustable pane splitter with smooth synchronized scrolling.
 Allows easy toggling between horizontal and vertical splitter 
 orientation as well as splitter centering and panes hiding.

-Command line options include:
    Usage: ExamDiff [Filename1] [Filename2] [Options]
       Filename1, Filename2 are names of files to be compared
       Options are any of:
          /i    ignore case
          /w    ignore all white space in lines
          /b    ignore changes in amount of white space in lines
          /l    ignore leading white space in lines
          /e    ignore trailing white space in lines
          /t    treat both files as text files
          /d    show differences only
          /n    don't show initial "Compare Files" dialog
          /sd   always show initial "Compare" dialog, even if 
                two filenames are used
          /aN   scroll trough all differences with N second delay 
                and exit after the last difference
          /?,/h print this screen
          
       Options /i, /w, /b, /l, /e, /t, or /d can be used with "!",
       in which case the option will be negated (e.g. /!i means do not
       ignore case).

       If options /i, /w, /b, /l, /e, /t, or /d are not set, the last
       used options remain in effect
       
ExamDiff is a part of a suite of products that includes FtpVC 
a tool for FTP based Version Control System. It allows joint 
software development remotely over the Internet.

For the latest version of FtpVC	please visit 
http://www.prestosoft.com/ftpvc/ftpvc.htm.

If you like ExamDiff but miss some features, there is a good 
chance that you will find them in ExamDiff's older brother - 
ExamDiff Pro. Visit ExamDiff Pro web page to find out: 
http://www.prestosoft.com/examdiff/examdiffpro.htm 

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DISCLAIMER:

       DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE
OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO
WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. GOOD DATA PROCESSING
PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED
WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT. THE USER
MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. THE
DEVELOPER DOES NOT RETAIN ANY LIABILITY ON ANY DAMAGE
CAUSED THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

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LICENSE TO USE:

You are permitted to use this program freely. You, however, 
are not permitted to decompile this program or use it as a 
portion of any other application. 

You are permitted to freely distribute this program and its 
associated files provided that (1) You do not charge a fee for 
its distribution, (2) you do not include it as a part of a 
commercial offering, and (3) you do distribute all 
accompanying files together. If you wish to include ExamDiff 
as a part of a commercial offering, written permission 
from the author is required. 

Deviations of the above are considered a breach of the
copyright on this application.

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BUG REPORTS:

Please send bug reports, new feature requests and comments to:

examdiff@prestosoft.com

or

P.O. Box 3611
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359

Before sending your report please visit ExamDiff web page at
http://www.prestosoft.com/ps.asp?page=edp_examdiff
in order to get the latest version or to read about reported 
problems.
