2021b "Compare" tool now creates one window per file pair

The new 2021b creates a new comparison window for each file pair, when the older version (e.g., 2021a) docked multiple comparisons into a single window, and then you could browse through them (much like you do with the Editor). Is there a way to dock all the comparisons into a single window, same as it used to be? Thanks!

edit: The help documentation says "When you perform a text comparison, a new window opens and displays the two files side by side." But the old version opened a new tab in a single Comparison window, and you then had the option to dock/undock each comparison. So, is there any way to get that old functionality back? Thanks!

[David De Lorenzo]

It gets worse -- now you can't click on a line in the Comparison tool and transfer to the Editor; this was an important part of my workflow.

[Matt Marek]

Even worse - the comparison tool somehow modifies carriage returns when you Merge. Thus creating differences that were not there originally.

[Matt Marek]

Further comment... Many programmers (myself among them) "live" inside the comparison tool and source control generally. Removing and damaging functionality (as happened in 2021b) deals a real blow to our productivity.

[David De Lorenzo]

Just a note, there is a useOldTextDiff.p file that restores the previous functionality -- you'd have to contact support to see whether it's still available. You might try Brian Cianciola. Dave.

Answer 1

[Anshika Chaurasia]

Hi,

Currently there is no current way to get this functionality in MATLAB R2021b. I have brought this issue to the notice of the concerned people and it might be considered for a future release.

[David De Lorenzo]

Hi Anshika,

Thanks for your quick response! I also communicated with Brian Cianciola in the MathWorks Technical Support Department, so you might touch base with him as well.

Best regards,

Dave.