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Explore the improved navigation options in PeopleTools 8.62 Compare Report. Learn how PeopleSoft Application Designer simplifies object difference analysis for faster, more efficient upgrades and customizations.
When working with large PeopleSoft Compare Reports, developers often find themselves scrolling endlessly to identify and analyze differences across managed objects. Recognizing this challenge, PeopleSoft has introduced a set of intuitive navigation options in Application Designer designed to significantly improve usability and streamline the comparison process.
In PeopleSoft Application Designer, the Compare Report is a core tool used during upgrades, retrofits, and customizations to identify differences between:
Below is a detailed explanation of the Compare Report in Application Designer, including what it shows, how it works, and what the report’s details look like.
To identify:
The tool compares:
When you generate a compare report, here’s what you’ll typically see for each object:
| Attribute | Source (8.59) | (8.62) Target | Status | Upgrade Action |
| Field: EMPLID | CHAR (11) | CHAR (11) | Unchanged | Same |
| Field: NAME | CHAR (30) | CHAR (50) | Changed | Copy |
| Field: BIRTHDATE | DATE | DATE | Unchanged | Same |
| Record Type | SQL | SQL | Unchanged | Same |
The updated navigation features make it much easier to move between the differences in objects within a Compare Report. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or new to PeopleSoft, these enhancements help you stay focused and efficient.
Fig 1: Differences in objects within Compare Report
You can navigate the differences using:
Fig 2: New options under the View tab
With these tools, developers can quickly jump to:
This makes it far more convenient to locate changes without manually scanning through every line.
Fig 3: Quick Jump options
Not only can you navigate through individual differences, but the new features also enhance your ability to move across objects. As you switch from one object to another:
This provides better context and helps you track your progress through the report.
Fig 4: Index of the current object
Fig 5: Total number of objects
To maximize the accuracy and efficiency of your PeopleSoft development or upgrade process, it’s essential to follow proven best practices when using Compare Reports in Application Designer:
By following these best practices, PeopleSoft developers and administrators can ensure smoother upgrades, fewer errors, and a more controlled application lifecycle management process.
The enhanced navigation features introduced in PeopleTools 8.62 are a significant step forward for developers working with large Compare Reports in PeopleSoft Application Designer. By enabling quicker access to object differences and streamlining how users move through changes, these updates help reduce manual effort, eliminate unnecessary scrolling, and improve overall productivity.
Whether you’re performing retrofits, upgrades, or analyzing customizations, these improvements make it easier to identify, understand, and act on object-level differences with clarity and precision. As PeopleSoft continues to evolve, features like these reinforce Oracle’s commitment to delivering a more intuitive and developer-friendly experience.
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Author: Balakrishna Ramakrishna, PeopleSoft Consultant
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