Comparison Toolset
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The **Comparison Toolset** is designed to identify differences between **versions of NG911 data**, whether at the **feature class** or **geodatabase** level. These tools assist GIS professionals in tracking changes, verifying updates, and maintaining data integrity across versions.

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Compare NG911 Feature Classes
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This tool compares two **feature classes** and reports any differences between them, helping users verify updates or detect unintended edits.

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Usage
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1. Select the :term:`NG911 geodatabase`\ s that contain the feature classes to compare.
2. Specify which feature class should be selected from the geodatabases.
3. To only consider features marked for submission, select :bdg-contrast-line:`Respect Submit`.
4. To export the result table to the first geodatabase, select :bdg-contrast-line:`Export Results to Geodatabase 1`
5. Click :bdg-contrast-line:`Run` to execute the tool.

Compare NG911 Geodatabases
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This tool compares entire geodatabases, identifying differences between user-specified versions to ensure consistency and compliance.

.. figure:: /images/UserManual/ComparisonTool/CompareGDBs.png
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   :figwidth: 320px

Usage
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1. Select the :term:`NG911 geodatabase`\ s whose contents are to be compared.
2. To only consider features marked for submission, select :bdg-contrast-line:`Respect Submit`.
3. To export the result table to the first geodatabase, select :bdg-contrast-line:`Export Results to Geodatabase 1`
4. Click :bdg-contrast-line:`Run` to execute the tool.
