Other Functions in Directory Merge Window

Split/Full Screen Mode

+ Usually the directory merge list view remains visible while a single file + is compared or merged. With the mouse you can move the the splitter bar that + separates the file list from the text-diff windows. If you don't want this, + you can disable "Split Screen View" in the "Directory"-menu. Then you can + use "Toggle View" in the "Directory"-menu to switch between the file list + and the text-diff view that then occupy the full screen. +

Comparing or Merging a Single File

+ Probably you will prefer a simple double mouse click on a file in order + to compare it. Nevertheless there also exists an entry in the "Directory"-menu. + You can also directly merge a single file by selecting it and + choosing "Merge current file" in the "Merge"-Menu. On saving the + result, the status will be set to done, and the file will not be merged again + if a directory merge is started. +

+ But note that this status information will be lost when you rerun a directory + scan: "Directory"-menu: "Rescan" +

Comparing or Merging Files with Different Names

+ Sometimes you need to compare or merge files with different names (e.g. the current + file and the backup in the same folder). +

+ Select the exact file by clicking onto the icon in the column A, B or C. The first + file selected thus will be marked with an "A", the second and third with "B" and "C" + regardless on what column they are in. Only up to three files can be chosen like this. +

+ Proceed by choosing "Compare Explicitely Selected Files" or "Merge Explicitely + Selected Files" from the "Directory"-menu. For your convenience these menu entries + also appear as context menu when you right-click the last selected file. +

+ The comparison or merge of a file will happen in the same window. + If this method is used for directories a new window will be opened. +