SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPARING DIGITAL DATA IN SPREADSHEETS OR DATABASE TABLES
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1. A method of comparing spreadsheet or database table documents, the method comprising:
- receiving information identifying first and second spreadsheet or database table documents;
comparing values of cells of the first document with values of corresponding cells of the second document;
detecting whether formulas or stored procedures exist within the first and second documents;
comparing any detected formulas or stored procedures of the first document with those of the second document; and
generating a comparison document including indications of any changes between the compared corresponding cells, and any detected formulas or stored procedures of the first and second documents.
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Abstract
A system, method and computer program product compares data in original and modified versions of spreadsheet or database table documents, and generates a comparison document having indications where changes between the documents are present. The data compared includes formulas or stored procedures that are normally hidden when viewing a spreadsheet or database table document.
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1. A method of comparing spreadsheet or database table documents, the method comprising:
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receiving information identifying first and second spreadsheet or database table documents; comparing values of cells of the first document with values of corresponding cells of the second document; detecting whether formulas or stored procedures exist within the first and second documents; comparing any detected formulas or stored procedures of the first document with those of the second document; and generating a comparison document including indications of any changes between the compared corresponding cells, and any detected formulas or stored procedures of the first and second documents. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer program product containing computer executable instructions, which when executed by a computer, causes the computer to perform a method of comparing spreadsheet or database table documents, comprising the steps of:
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receiving information identifying first and second spreadsheet or database table documents; comparing values of cells of the first document with values of corresponding cells of the second document; detecting whether formulas or stored procedures exist within the first and second documents; comparing the detected formulas or stored procedures of the first document with those of the second document; and generating a comparison document including indications of any changes between the compared corresponding cells, and formulas or stored procedures of the first and second documents.
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14. A computer implemented system for comparing spreadsheet or database table documents, the system comprising:
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a computer having a processor that reads computer executable instructions from a memory for performing the steps of; comparing values of cells of the first document with values of corresponding cells of the second document; detecting whether formulas or stored procedures exist within the first and second documents; comparing any detected formulas or stored procedures of the first document with those of the second document; and generating a comparison document including indications of any changes between the compared corresponding cells, and any detected formulas or stored procedures of the first and second documents.
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