Compare Changes between Database Revisions
- Last UpdatedAug 05, 2025
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Prior to comparing changes a Database Revision must be saved. Refer to Save Database Revisions.
To compare a previously saved Database Revision to the current database:
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From the Database Revisions window, click Compare in the toolbar menu.
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The Compare Database Revisions window is then displayed:

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To compare the current database state to the Database Revision selected in the previous Database Revision list, select the Change Report type from the list on the right-hand side of the Compare Database Revisions window.
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Multiple Change Reports may be selected by clicking on any number of types in the list. -
To run the Compare Reports, click Compare.
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If the current database is large (that means. there are many entries) this action may take a few minutes to complete particularly if multiple detail reports are run. -
When the comparison reports are completed, AVEVA Electrical will display any differences in a grid. For example:

This grid shows all changes for the selected Change Report.
The changes can be printed or exported to Excel by using the appropriate toolbar commands.