File Compare/Merge is a file comparison and merge utility provided by StarTeam. This utility is started by the Integration when you need to compare or merge text files. File Compare/Merge is typically started though a Compare Contents command on the source control menu or other dialog. File Compare/Merge starts automatically when a user attempts to check in or check out a file that is no longer based on the latest version in the repository.
Many software applications include their own file comparison and merge utilities. If you want to use these alternate utilities in place of File Compare/Merge, configure it as explained in Using Alternate Comparison and Merge Utilities on
File Compare/Merge can also be used as stand-alone utilities.