SQL Developer 4.2 Compare Files Functionality is Disabled (Doc ID 2260950.1)

Last updated on APRIL 04, 2019

Applies to:

Oracle SQL Developer - Version 4.2.0 and later
Oracle Database Cloud Schema Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Database Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Cloud Machine - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Express Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

Attempt to compare 2 files with SQL Developer 4.2.0.17.089 is not possible.

a) Load SQL file in worksheet.
b) Go to File menu and select "Compare With".
c) Attempt to select "Other File" but option is grayed out and disabled.

Changes

New installation.

Cause

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