This object forms the root of the Merge object model. It is the only object that can be created by automation clients. The methods and properties exposed by this object can be used to alter the appearance of the Merge application window, and to create instances of other objects within the object model.
Visual Basic example
Dim mergeApp As Merge70.Application
Set mergeApp = New Merge70.Application
...
Properties (implemented by interface ICommonUI)
Active
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Active([out, retval] VARIANT_BOOL* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Boolean Active[get, set] |
| VB6 | Active As Boolean |
The active state of the Merge application window.
The property is read/write.
Height
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Height([out, retval] long* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Int32 Height[get, set] |
| VB6 | Height As Long |
The height of the Merge application window in pixels.
The property is read/write.
Left
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Left([out, retval] long* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Int32 Left[get, set] |
| VB6 | Left As Long |
The location of the left edge pixel coordinate of the Merge application window.
The property is read/write.
Maximized
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Maximized([out, retval] VARIANT_BOOL* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Boolean Maximized[get, set] |
| VB6 | Maximized As Boolean |
Indicates whether the Merge application window is maximized.
The property is read/write.
Minimized
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Minimized([out, retval] VARIANT_BOOL* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Boolean Minimized[get, set] |
| VB6 | Minimized As Boolean |
Indicates whether the Merge application window is minimized.
The property is read/write.
Top
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Top([out, retval] long* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Int32 Top[get, set] |
| VB6 | Top As Long |
The location of the top edge pixel coordinate of the Merge application window.
The property is read/write.
Visible
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Visible([out, retval] VARIANT_BOOL* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Boolean Visible[get, set] |
| VB6 | Visible As Boolean |
Indicates whether the Merge application window is visible.
The property is read/write.
Width
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Width([out, retval] long* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Int32 Width[get, set] |
| VB6 | Width As Long |
The width of the Merge application window in pixels.
The property is read/write.
Properties (implemented by interface IApplication)
BinaryComparison
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT BinaryComparison([out, retval] IBinaryComparison** pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | BinaryComparison BinaryComparison[get] |
| VB6 | BinaryComparison As BinaryComparison |
Creates and returns a reference to a new BinaryComparison object.
The property is read-only.
FolderComparison
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT FolderComparison([out, retval] IFolderComparison** pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | FolderComparison FolderComparison[get] |
| VB6 | FolderComparison As FolderComparison |
Creates and returns a reference to a new FolderComparison object.
The property is read-only.
ImageComparison
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT ImageComparison([out, retval] IImageComparison** pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | ImageComparison ImageComparison[get] |
| VB6 | ImageComparison As ImageComparison |
Creates and returns a reference to a new ImageComparison object.
The property is read-only.
Preferences
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Preferences([out, retval] IPreferences** pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | Preferences Preferences[get] |
| VB6 | Preferences As Preferences |
Provides access to Merge preferences.
The property is read-only.
TextComparison
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT TextComparison([out, retval] ITextComparison** pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | TextComparison TextComparison[get] |
| VB6 | TextComparison As TextComparison |
Creates and returns a reference to a new TextComparison object.
The property is read-only.
Version
| IDL | [propget] HRESULT Version([out, retval] BSTR* pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | String Version[get] |
| VB6 | Version As String |
The version of Merge being automated. The string is of the format "<majorVersion>.<minorVersion>.<buildNumber>" (e.g., "7.0.1234").
The property is read-only.
Methods (implemented by interface ICommonUI)
Close
| IDL | HRESULT Close() |
|---|---|
| .NET | void Close() |
| VB6 | Close |
Closes the Merge application window.
GiveUserControl
| IDL | HRESULT GiveUserControl() |
|---|---|
| .NET | void GiveUserControl() |
| VB6 | GiveUserControl |
Gives control over the lifetime of the Merge application to the user. Merge will not automatically close when outstanding automation references are released.
Restore
| IDL | HRESULT Restore() |
|---|---|
| .NET | void Restore() |
| VB6 | Restore |
Restores the Merge application window from minimized or maximised state to its normal resizable state.
Methods (implemented by interface IApplication)
CompareItems
| IDL | HRESULT CompareItems([in] VARIANT firstItem, [in] VARIANT secondItem, [in, optional] VARIANT thirdItem, [out, retval] IComparison** pValue) |
|---|---|
| .NET | IComparison CompareItems(Object firstItem, Object secondItem, Object thirdItem) |
| VB6 | CompareItems(firstItem As Variant, secondItem As Variant [, thirdItem As Variant]) As IComparison |
Compares two or three files or folders using the most appropriate type of comparison window. Returns an object representing a file or folder comparison.
Arguments
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firstItem
The name of the first file/folder to be compared.
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secondItem
The name of the second file/folder to be compared.
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thirdItem [optional]
The name of the third file/folder to be compared.
OpenComparison
| IDL | HRESULT OpenComparison([in] BSTR filename) |
|---|---|
| .NET | void OpenComparison(String filename) |
| VB6 | OpenComparison(filename As String) |
Opens a previously saved .cmp7 or .Comparison7 file, containing a saved file or folder comparison.
Arguments
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filename
The name of the comparison file that should be opened.
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