# DVCompare

DVCompare is a Windows application for comparing configuration as present inEmerson DeltaV FHX export files.

DVCompare is developed and distributed by Mavabé Technical Consultancy B.V., trading as Batch-A.

## INSTALLATION

DVCompare is supplied as a portable application and does not require installation.

1. Extract the complete contents of the DVCompare ZIP file to a folder of your choice.
2. Keep DVCompare.exe and all supplied DLL files together in the same folder.
3. Run DVCompare.exe.

Do not run DVCompare directly from inside the ZIP file.

DVCompare is supplied as a self-contained application. A separate installation of the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime is not required.

## LICENSING

DVCompare requires a valid licence.

Licences are supplied separately as a DVCompare.lic file and are normally valid for one year from the date of issue.

When DVCompare is started without a valid licence, it will prompt you to select a licence file.

You can also replace or update a licence from within DVCompare.

The selected licence is stored in the user's application data folder and does not need to remain in the DVCompare program folder.

Licences are not tied to a specific computer. Use of DVCompare remains subject to the terms in LICENSE.txt.

For licence requests or renewals, contact:

[info@batch-a.com](mailto:info@batch-a.com)

## USING DVCOMPARE

1. Start DVCompare.exe.
2. Select FHX files using the "Open..." buttons.
3. Compare the files using the "Compare" button.
4. Generate an HTML report using the "Export Report..." button.
5. Generate an Excel report using the "Export Excel..." button.
6. Use the Checkboxes or Filter to select objects to show.
7. Use the Sort dropdown to sort the objects.

## SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

* Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit
* No DeltaV installation is required for analysing FHX files
* No internet connection is required for normal operation or licence validation
* No Excel installation is required for generating the Excel export report

## IMPORTANT

DVCompare operates on exported FHX files. It does not connect directly to or modify a running DeltaV system.

DVCompare is an independent Batch-A product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Emerson Electric Co. or its affiliates.

DeltaV is a trademark of Emerson Electric Co. or its affiliates.

## SUPPORT

For product information, licensing and support:

Batch-A
Mavabé Technical Consultancy B.V. (KvK Midden-Brabant 91.218.438) trading as Batch-A
[www.mavabe.eu](https://www.mavabe.eu)
[www.batch-a.com](https://www.batch-a.com)
[info@batch-a.com](mailto:info@batch-a.com)

When requesting support, please include the DVCompare version shown in the About window and a description of the problem.

Do not send confidential FHX files unless specifically requested and authorised.
