TXTMATCH

The TXTMATCH utility compares two text files for any inconsistencies between them. When a discrepancy is encountered, the comparison stops for your review. Each file is displayed separately on one-half of the screen display.

Parameters:

filename1

The required name of the first file to match.

filename2

The required name or path of the second file to match.

filename3

The optional output file name that is the result of merging of filename1 and filename2.

options

The options to alter the behavior of the utility as described below.

Note the following:

1. The filenames may be separated by a space or comma.

2. If the second file specification contains only a path, the input file name is assumed.

3. The program options control the handling of the log file:

A

Create the log file

Q

Append to the log file

 

4. When two files have been specified, the display of the files may be advanced individually or concurrently by use of the function keys.

F1

Read the first file and advance the display accordingly.

F2

Read the second file and advance the display accordingly.

F3

Read both files and advance the display accordingly.

 

5. When three files have been specified, the display of the files and the output to the third file may be advanced and controlled by the use of the function keys. When the corresponding records in the first two files match, the record is automatically output to the third file. Only when the files do not match do the following function keys become active.

F1

Skip record in file 1.

F2

Skip record in file 2.

F3

Skip records in both file1 and file2.

F5

Write current record in file 1 to file 3 and read another record from file 1.

F6

Write current record in file 2 to file 3 and read another record from file 2.

F7

Write current record in file 1 to file 3 and read another record from both files.

F8

Write current record in file 2 to file 3 and read another record from both files.

See Also: TXTMATCH Examples, TXTMATCH Messages, Utilities