Compare Protected Documents from Path - GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET

Introduction

In the world of software development, efficient and accurate document comparison is crucial for various industries, including legal, finance, and education. GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET provides a comprehensive solution for comparing protected documents effortlessly within your .NET applications. This tutorial will guide you through the process of comparing protected documents step by step using GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the tutorial, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

1. GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET: Download and install the library from here.
2. Protected Documents: Prepare the source and target documents that you want to compare. Ensure that these documents are password-protected.

Import Namespaces

First, let’s import the necessary namespaces into our project to access the functionalities of GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET:

using System;
using System.IO;
using GroupDocs.Comparison;
using GroupDocs.Comparison.Options;

Step 1: Set Output Directory and File Name

string outputDirectory = "Your Document Directory";
string outputFileName = Path.Combine(outputDirectory, "RESULT.docx");

In this step, you define the directory where the compared document will be saved (outputDirectory) and specify the name of the output file (outputFileName).

Step 2: Initialize Comparer

using (Comparer comparer = new Comparer("SOURCE.docx"_PROTECTED, new LoadOptions(){ Password = "1234" }))

Here, we initialize a new instance of the Comparer class, passing the path to the source document (SOURCE.docx_PROTECTED) and specifying load options with the password (1234) required to open the source document.

Step 3: Add Target Document and Load Options

comparer.Add("TARGET.docx"_PROTECTED, new LoadOptions() { Password = "5678" });

Next, we add the target document (TARGET.docx_PROTECTED) along with its load options containing the password (5678) required to open the target document.

Step 4: Perform Comparison

comparer.Compare(outputFileName);

In this step, we perform the document comparison using the Compare method of the Comparer class, specifying the output file name where the compared document will be saved.

Step 5: Display Output Location

Console.WriteLine($"\nDocuments compared successfully.\nCheck output in {Directory.GetCurrentDirectory()}.");

Finally, we display a message confirming the successful comparison and provide the location where the compared document is saved.

Conclusion

GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET simplifies the process of comparing protected documents, offering developers a powerful tool to enhance document management workflows. By following this tutorial, you can seamlessly integrate document comparison functionality into your .NET applications.

FAQ’s

Can GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET compare documents in different formats?

Yes, GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET supports comparing documents in various formats, including DOCX, PDF, PPTX, and more.

Is it possible to customize the settings for document comparison?

Absolutely, GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET provides extensive options for customizing the comparison settings according to your requirements.

Can I try GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET before purchasing?

Yes, you can explore the features of GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET by accessing the free trial available here.

Where can I find documentation and support for GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET?

You can refer to the comprehensive documentation here and seek support from the community forums here.

Do I need a temporary license to use GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET?

While a temporary license is available for testing purposes, you can obtain a full license by visiting here.