Open files in Beyond Compare using Alfred
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WORKFLOW UPDATED: 01-05-2015 a small issue is solved: it was not possible to use the workflow multiple times while BeyondCompare was still open.
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Dependencies
Make sure you have installed the Beyond Compare command line tools.
System Modifications
The workflow can create a hidden file in your home directory called .bcleft. When uninstalling this workflow, remove this file manually.
Usage
Open file1 in Beyond Compare
bcomp file1
Select file1 for the left panel, and compare it with file2
bcleft file1
bcomp file2
Usage as a file action
Select one file and in the File Actions menu choose: Compare with Beyond Compare
Select two files (using File Buffer) and in the File Actions menu choose: Compare with Beyond Compare
Select one file and in the File Actions menu choose: Left compare with Beyond Compare. Then select a second file and in the File Actions menu choose: Compare with Beyond Compare
NOTE: the two methods of usage can be combined.
Screenshots
Github: https://github.com/vdende/alfred-beyondcompare4
Download: https://github.com/vdende/alfred-beyondcompare4/raw/master/Beyond%20Compare%204.alfredworkflow