Comparison Widget

Compare objects, BOMs, projects and baselines side by side for faster, informed, and streamlined PLM decisions.

Streamline Reviews with Our Comparison Widget

Nora’s Comparison Widget enables users to visually compare multiple objects, versions, or structures in a unified view, making it easy to spot differences, validate changes, and accelerate decision-making.

Multi-Object and Multi-Type Comparison

Instantly compare multiple objects, revisions, or baselines side by side with synchronized structures, visual cues, and a dedicated reference object for accurate difference tracking.

Smart Visual Highlights & Relationship Filtering

Identify structural and revision differences at a glance using color-coded hover states, and refine results with the built-in Relationship Manager for precise structure-based comparisons.

Effortless Attribute and Structure Comparison

Quickly compare multiple objects, with differences

and similarities highlighted for easy analysis.

Reference-Based Attribute Comparison

By selecting a reference object, all other objects can be compared based on its attributes, with differences highlighted for quick analysis.

Interactive Structural Object Comparison

When objects are hovered over in structural comparison mode, the same object in other structures is highlighted in yellow, making it easier to visually track identical objects.

Quick Revision, Iteration and Baseline Search

The widget includes revision, iteration, baseline search fields, allowing users to easily locate and compare different versions of the objects.

Multi-Object Comparison with 10 Columns

Compare multiple objects, revisions, or baselines simultaneously in a single view. Gain a complete, side-by-side view that helps you analyze design changes, structural variations, and attribute differences with ease.

Reference and Object Selection

Every comparison session in Nora IPLM includes one mandatory reference object.

The first object added to the comparison automatically becomes the reference object.
The reference object defines the baseline for all color-coded comparisons and structural alignment.
Users can change the reference object at any time using the Set as Reference command.

Additional objects can then be selected and compared against this reference, allowing detailed evaluation of how each object differs in composition, attributes, or revision.

Default Mode Enhancements

The Default Mode enhances readability and difference detection through intelligent background highlights applied when hovering over objects. These visual cues help users quickly identify the relationship and status of each object relative to the reference.

Structure Mode and Relationship Filtering

In Structure View, users can analyze hierarchical relationships between objects and subassemblies.
The Relationship Manager panel within the widget allows filtering based on:

Relationship type (e.g., subitem, related document, affected item, etc.)
Direction (e.g., parent → child or reverse)
Depth levels in the structure (to narrow or expand comparison scope).

This makes it easy to isolate specific relationship sets — such as comparing only affected items or released child components — for precise, context-driven comparisons.

Multi-Object Support

Compare up to 10 objects in a single view. Add them via drag and drop, the Open in Comparison command, or Quick Access Filters for fast setup and flexible workflows.

Reference-Based Comparison

Start every comparison with a designated reference object that defines the baseline for visual and structural alignment. All other objects are compared against it for clear difference tracking.

Interactive Structure Mode

Explore and align hierarchical structures with synchronized expansion, collapse, and hover highlighting. Identify missing or extra components across multiple assemblies at a glance.

Relationship Manager

Filter and analyze object connections within the structure view. Focus comparisons by relationship type, direction, or depth to evaluate dependencies and change impacts precisely.

Smart Color Highlights

Detect object presence, revision differences, and structure variations through contextual hover colors:

Green for reference-only objects
Yellow for shared objects
Red for missing ones
Light blue for revision differences

Multiple Comparison Modes

View and compare data in multiple modes: Common, Unique to Reference, Different but Shared, Different Revisions, and Same as Reference.

Compare with 3D Preview

Instantly compare designs with the integrated preview mode.

Excel Export and Print

Generate structured reports of compared objects, attributes, and relationships. Exported files retain the same highlight colors for consistent review and documentation.

Accessible and Responsive Design

Optimized for both light and dark themes, with clear contrast and scalable layout to maintain readability across complex comparisons.

Comparison Widget Features

Compare multiple objects, revisions, and baselines side by side to analyze changes, detect differences, and validate structures across versions in Nora IPLM.

Powerful Modules for Every Stage of Product Development

Nora IPLM modules are designed to work effortlessly in a one unified platform, helping teams to collaboration across the entire product lifecycle. From ideation to execution, each module brings clarity, control, and scalability without the complexity of traditional PLM systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Comparison Widget help during reviews?

Instead of scanning entire records, reviewers can focus only on what’s different. This speeds up approvals, reduces oversight, and improves confidence in decision-making.

What makes this better than manual comparison?

Manual comparison is time-consuming and error-prone. The Comparison Widget highlights differences directly within the PLM system, keeping comparisons accurate, contextual, and traceable.

Is the comparison view easy to understand?

Yes. The widget is designed to present changes in a clear, structured way – making it easy for both technical and non-technical users to interpret differences quickly.

When is the Comparison Widget most useful?

It’s especially valuable during:

Design and revision reviews
BOM change validation
Engineering change approvals
Audit and traceability checks

Any situation where understanding change impact matters.

Who benefits most from the Comparison Widget?

- Engineers reviewing revisions
- Managers approving changes
- Quality teams validating updates
- Leaders needing quick clarity
Anyone responsible for approving or understanding change benefits from instant comparison.