Comparing local and remote files in NetBeans

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Is there a way to compare local and remote (FTP) file in NetBeans?

There is an upload (and download) command in NetBeans. What I want to do is to see the changes between local and remote version in built-in compare tool when I am using download and upload and ideally select which changes to apply.

In short, I would like to sync local and remote files using NetBeans' compare tool.

score 6 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 04 '12 at 07:24

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Right click + synchronise. A new window appears. Then select the "Review difference" icon.

answered Dec 04 '12 at 07:24

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered May 22 '12 at 17:18

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Select a file in the main editor or in Files/Projects panel
Select Tools->Diff and a new window will open allowing you to select the file to "Diff to"

Available as code or text difference. Very good

answered May 22 '12 at 17:18

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You can use this, if you rename the local file, download the remote, then select both and right click on `Tools > Diff`. But thats not very comfortable. – PiTheNumber Jul 25 '12 at 14:08

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 15 '12 at 12:27

PHPStorm can do it. The same setup as Netbeans, with your local files which can be uploaded to the server with a click, but you can do a lovely visual diff with the remote version with one click too. If you're not working with PHP, i think they have other very similar products. Only downside is it's £80 for a license.

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Sep 23 '09 at 07:30

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It looks like there is no way to do it in NetBeans. There are however some standalone solutions, like vuBrief or FtpVC (not free).

answered Sep 23 '09 at 07:30

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score 0 · Answer 5 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:53

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Another way could be to use the old collaboration plugin or kenai support to use remote editing features.

E.g. see: Where can I find the old "Developer Collaboration" plugin?

edited May 23 '17 at 11:53

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answered Nov 07 '09 at 13:10

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Comparing local and remote files in NetBeans

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