FileLauncher and ConfigurationModifier

This repository contains two .NET 8 applications: FileLauncher and ConfigurationModifier. These tools are designed to assist with file comparison, merging, and configuration management.

ConfigurationModifier

ConfigurationModifier is a .NET 8 application designed to modify configuration files for various clients. It supports creating default configuration files and configuring Git external tools.

Features

• Create default configuration files.
• Configure Git external tools for various clients.
• Logs configuration activities to a log file.

Requirements

• .NET 8 SDK

Usage

Command Line Arguments

ConfigurationModifier.exe <config_file>

Where <config_file> is the JSON file containing the configuration details for the Git client.
e.g. SourceTree_Config.json

Example

To configure a Git external tool: ConfigurationModifier.exe config.json

Note: If this file is not present, the tool will create one with the latest version of the Git client available in the system.

Logging

The application logs its activities to ConfigurationModifierLog.log in the application's directory.

FileLauncher

FileLauncher is a .NET 8 application designed to launch external tools for comparing and merging files. It supports custom file extension to application mappings and handles locked files by creating temporary copies.

Features

• Compare and merge files using external tools.
• Customizable file extension to application mappings.
• Handles locked files by creating temporary copies.
• Logs application activities to a log file.

Requirements

• .NET 8 SDK

Usage

Command Line Arguments

FileLauncher.exe <file1> <file2> [<file3> <file4>]
where

• file1: The first file to compare or the Base file when merging.
• file2: The second file to compare or the Local file when merging.
• file3: The remote file when merging (optional).
• file4: The final merged file.

Note: Arguments 'file3' and 'file4' are only required for Git merge operation.

Example

To compare two files: FileLauncher.exe file1.ext file2.ext

To perform four-way merge: FileLauncher.exe base.ext local.ext remote.ext merged.ext

Configuration

File Extension to Application Mapping

The application uses a JSON file (fileExtensionToApplicationMapping.json) to map file extensions to external applications. If the file does not exist, a default mapping file is created.

Logging

The application logs its activities to FileLauncherLog.log in the application's directory.