_n.EnvironmentComparer

Martin Lofaj () - version 1.2021.3.2

OK: Connect to environments, Load tables, Save + load configuration, Comparison results. PROBLEMS: Configure table (imperfect UI), Generate Comparison (only for very small query result), Record info (poor UI), Actions (not functional). ---------- BENEFITS: Usable for tiny entities (30 records, 5 fields), offers a records comparison (e.g. "Equals", "MatchingButDifferent", "RightMissing", "LeftMissing"). ---------- SHORT-COMINGS: For queries which would generate a larger result, the comparison execution doesn't finish and cannot be stopped. It hogs computer memory, disk and CPU. Sometimes it's possible to close the tab, but mostly XRM Toolbox freezes and has to be restarted. Unusable for larger entities. --- For some keys doesn't display anything, just shows a default screen. --- "Add entity" configuration window has an impractical UI: Entity selector 4 lines, Select attributes 6 lines, Attributes to ignore 6 lines. I suggest placing the selector tables next to each other and allow cca 30 values in each of them. Ticking the checkboxes requires 2 clicks: 1 to highlight the field, then to check the box. Change to single-click. Add "Select All" + "Select None" for the attributes to ignore. --- The record info tab forces to toggle attributes from a drop-down. Show all attributes from query right away. --- Move the Actions tab into the main ribbon. None of the actions work: "Clear", "Remove", "Apply all", "Apply checked", "Select all", "Deselect all". (System Administrator privilege). ---------- SUMMARY: 2 stars (having turned a blind eye). Two Advanced Find windows side-by-side currently do a better job. Definitely a tool with good potential, but it doesn't warrant to be at the top of the list ratings-wise as 5.0 (just 2 ratings but still.) I'll be happy to change the review once improvements are made. Good luck.