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Compare one version with another

Comparison overlays two versions of the same drawing so you can see what changed. It uses the same panel as Overlay.

2 minutes
Product screenshot: Compare one version with another
Step by step

How to complete compare versions

  1. 01

    Open the history

    Click Versions in the viewer.

    Step 1: Open the history
  2. 02

    Or use the shortcut

    The version button at the bottom right → Choose version to compare opens the same history.

    Step 2: Or use the shortcut
  3. 03

    Choose what to compare with

    Click Comparar on the row of the version you want to check.

    Step 3: Choose what to compare with
  4. 04

    Read the difference

    The Compare and overlay drawings panel opens: the version you had open is the base and the chosen one sits on top at 50% opacity.

    Step 4: Read the difference
  5. 05

    Adjust the layer

    Use each layer's opacity and eye to show or hide a version. If they don't line up, align it (see the alignment guide).

    Step 5: Adjust the layer
  6. 06

    Close

    The X or the Esc key. The comparison is not saved.

    Step 6: Close

What you'll learn

  • How compare one version with another works inside Perfour.

  • What information you need and how it stays connected to Drawings.

  • How to preserve traceability and find the record later.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are differences highlighted automatically?+

No: the comparison is visual, through transparency.

Can I compare with a drawing that isn't a version?+

Yes: in the same panel, Add drawing adds any ready drawing.