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title: "Automation Runs Compare Mode"
slug: "compare-mode"
updated: 2026-03-31T12:49:02Z
published: 2026-03-31T12:49:02Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Automation Runs Compare Mode

Compare Mode is accessible in the [ScriptBuilder Viewer](/v1/docs/working-with-the-script-builder#viewer) and when [reviewing automation run details](/v1/docs/automation-run-details).

> [!NOTE]
> Good to Know!
> 
> The comparison appears in a dual-pane layout, where the left side serves as the baseline for the displayed instructions.
> 
> Each side can be configured using one of the following options: Last Run, Last Passed Run, Specific Run, or Current Script.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-6OAW3WZW.png)

## **Comparison Tabs**

You can compare metadata, screenshots, and instructions included in the General, Script, Run Result, and Datasets tabs (where applicable).

- **General****tab comparison** Enables comparison of the script along with its general information or metadata, if available. When selecting the “Current test” option, the latest script will be displayed without any run data.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-H45TK7LU.png)

- **Script****tab comparison** Compares script instructions stored in the selected version, along with recorded screenshots. When selecting the “Current test” option, the latest version of the script instructions and recorded screenshots are displayed.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-I3SJ7EZB.png)

- **Run result tab comparison** Compares executed script instructions (from Agent or Attended mode), along with screenshots captured during execution. When selecting the “Current test” option, the latest script instructions and screenshots are displayed.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-VLZPVUN8.png)

- **Datasets tab comparison** Compares the dataset used for the run, including the dataset name and parameter values.

When selecting the “Current test” option, the dataset name and parameter values are displayed, as they were used by the script.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-FYNC4VPZ.png)

## Comparison Selection

You can use compare mode to compare screenshots and instructions from two views, such as a **passed**vs. a **failed**run or the **last run**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-DMIRJ4GI.png)

## Switch Views

Use the **Switch views** option to switch between the left and right displays.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-GWXXPQXA.png)