Compare exported FactoryTalk View ME/SE project components directly in your browser.
FactoryTalkViewProjectComparator is a standalone browser-based tool for identifying differences between exported components from two FactoryTalk View projects.
Each component has an independent comparison section with its own Project A / Project B inputs, Compare Projects button, processing indicator, results, and collapsible interface.
- Independent comparison of:
- Graphic Displays
- Alarms
- HMI Tags
- Global Objects
- Parameter Files
- Macros
- Images
- Detects added, removed, modified, identical, and renamed items where applicable
- Detailed property-level comparison for structured project data
- Image comparison by file name, quantity, exact file size, dimensions, and SHA-256
- Animated Comparing... progress indicator while a section is being processed
- Comparison is enabled only when valid data is loaded in both Project A and Project B
- Clear button removes the currently loaded data from a project side
- Optional Hide Identical filtering
- CSV export of detected differences
- Independent collapsible comparison sections
- Multilingual interface: Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese (Brazil)
- Local browser processing
- Single HTML file with no external application dependencies
| Component | Input |
|---|---|
| Graphic Displays | XML |
| Alarms | XML / CSV |
| HMI Tags | CSV |
| Global Objects | XML |
| Parameter Files | .par |
| Macros | .mcr |
| Images | Images folder |
- Download
FactoryTalkViewProjectComparator_V2.11.html. - Open it in a modern web browser.
- Expand the comparison section you need.
- Load valid data from Project A and Project B.
- Click that section's Compare Projects button.
- Wait for the Comparing... indicator to finish.
- Review the detected differences.
- Export differences to CSV when required.
The application is read-only and works directly with the project exports selected in the browser.
The application uses a light Neomorphism / Soft UI interface designed for technical and engineering workflows.
- Raised panels and buttons
- Recessed inputs, drop zones, and result areas
- Soft paired light/dark shadows
- Consistent spacing and alignment between Project A and Project B
- Responsive layout for desktop, tablet, and mobile
- No external CSS framework
V2.11
Raymundo Ortiz
GitHub: https://github.com/FireRayo/
FactoryTalkViewProjectComparator
https://firerayo.github.io/FactoryTalkViewProjectComparator/
This is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rockwell Automation.
FactoryTalk and FactoryTalk View are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.