# Compare Jobs

In-Sight Vision Suite allows you to compare two job files and view a report showing their differences.

Note: You do not need to be connected to a vision system for comparing jobs.

## Difference Types

The report can show the following differences between two jobs:

Difference Type | Description
--- | ---
Camera Firmware Version | The firmware version of the vision system used to create the job is different.
Camera Model | The vision system used to create the jobs is different.
Cell Added | A cell is present in Job B but not in Job A.
Cell State | The cell state is different or if conditional, references different cells.
Cell Removed | A cell is present in Job A but not in Job B.
Comment | The comments in a cell are different.
Comment Added | A comment is present in Job B but not in Job A.
Comment Removed | A comment is present in Job A but not in Job B.
Expression | Cell expression is different in one job from the other.
Job Format Version | The job formats are different versions.
Name | Cell names are different.
Name Added | Cell name is present in Job B but not in Job A.
Name Removed | Cell name is present in Job A but not in Job B.
Tool Data | The underlying data for tools are different in a cell.
Value | The value output by a cell is different.

The report can display various differences, which can be categorized according to the following locations:

Location | Description
AcqSettings | Acquisition settings for 2D area scan In-Sight vision systems.
PerDeviceAcqSettings | Specialized acquisition settings for specific In-Sight models.
JobSettings | General settings for an In-Sight job.
JobValidationSet | Job Validation settings including image setup and job tests.

## Using the Compare Jobs Feature

To compare two jobs:

1. Open the System Settings dropdown menu by clicking on the cogwheel icon at the top of the device list, and click Compare Jobs.

2. In the Compare Jobs window, click the Browse button next to the Job fields (Job A and Job B) to select the jobs you want to compare.

3. Click the Compare button. The Compare Jobs window displays the differences between the two jobs.