FeedBack SQL Compare 8 Beta

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  Powlin wrote:

  Ok here's is the feedback from SQL Compare 8 beta, I'm currently using SQL Compare 6.
  
  First thing I observed is the comparaison projects wizard that changed, the script open is the last one used and older one isn't available in the wizard.
  I have not found a way to change the current project, except to Cancel the wizard and open a new project. Most of the time my last project isn't the one I synchronise so I'm always cancelling the startup wizard.
  
  Also there a new approach used to deal with projects, we need to work with filename, I was really appreciating not having to deal with filename like in SQL Compare 6, SQL Data Compare 7 also begin to use filename and I like the way SQL Compare 6 work. When I need to use SQL Compare I know before openning it with server I want to update, so having it the old way was really fast for me to found it. There's was the column sorting that was great to.
  
  Also the open project (menu) isn't displaying in the project of SQL Compare (It's in My Documents), I always need to change the folders.
  Also choosing a project using filename is painful, I have around 30 project and they only differ by database, I really hate having to open a project using SQL Compare 8. Most of time I give up and go back to SQL Compare 6.
  
  I also miss the Switch synchronisation direction, I was fast to switch the direction. Now I need to go back to the wizard and resynch both database.
  
  On a more positive note, the Filter for object is great, a little complexe to use has we have to set condition but I does the job, I would have be better to have some preset condition like if I right-click on a table named : Group, to have some option menu that add the condition like : Object Name = Group
  Object Name <> Group
  or some standard operation to filter.
  
  Another thing I miss from SQL Compare 6 is the icon in Filter Objects, it was easy to found them using the icon, now we have to read the text because every object changed position has they are now sorted.
  I was also liked the fact that the SQL 2000 and SQL 2005 was distinct, has we often sync between database and the new Schema and Role are causing trouble it was easy to remove SQL 2005 things.
  
  In conclusion seeing the current features of this new SQL Compare 8, I don't think I will upgrade to it, I like SQL Compare 6 most than 8.
  
  Thanks

  
  Hi Powlin,
  
  thank you for the detailed feedback. The purpose of the beta is exactly to get feedback about the changes we make. You have very well identified some of the main pain points in version 8 beta, and since many of the beta testers have reported similar problems we have spent the time since the beta to sort these issues out. In particular, in the project selection we will provide a way to access the old style of project chooser and you will be able to change the sync direction. To the beta testers on this forum we will make a release candidate available shortly, so you could have a preview at how we have reacted to your comments. We will also consider and look into the other items you mention, like the icons for the object types in the filter panel. Thanks for your feedback,
  
  Regards,
  Andras

  Andras B February 09, 2009 06:02

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