The second file file for the comparison (right side in meld) is selected by open file dialog. The second file for the comparison (right side in meld) is selected by menu which shows all open files.Ĭompare current file with one other file (not open in editor) using meld The current selected file will be the first file for the comparison (left side in meld). Compare current file with one other open file in editor using meld If there are more than three files visible the three files with the newest modification timestamp are used. To use it two or three files have to be visible side by side. Up to three visible files can be compared with this command. Compare all visible documents (two or three) using meld This chapter describes every command in detail. Don't delete temp files if visual studio code is closed before meld.Usage with file list (also folder comparison possible).Compare all selected files/folders using meld.Compare current file with saved version using meld.Compare current file with one other file (not open in editor) using meld.Compare current file with one other open file in editor using meld.Compare all visible documents (two or three) using meld.Compare files, folders, clipboard or git changes with the tool meld (or other like WinMerge, Beyond Compare.It is also possible to change the compare tool (see Customize settings). If this is not possible the command can be changed to an absolute path (see Customize settings). On Windows you maybe have to add the executable folder of meld to your PATH. In a command line the command meld should work. Meld tool must be available on your system. Hit Ctrl + Shift + P to open the command menu and type Meld Diff.įolder comparison is only possible from file list (see hint in command description 'Select for meld compare' and 'Compare with selected for meld compare') It is also possible to choose the files (or folders) from the file list. There are several commands to do different ways of comparing. It is also possible to compare editor context or text selection with the clipboard or to use it with the git source control. This extension open two files (or folders) in the external tool meld (or any other diff tool you want).

Winmerge compare directories