To compare with a version other than the predecessor

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To compare an element version with a version other than the predecessor, follow one of these procedures:

Use the command line:
1. Use cleartool lsvtree to list element versions.
2. Use the cleartool diff command with a version-extended path. For example, to compare the current version of prog.c with version 4:
```
cleartool diff prog.c prog.c@@\main\4
```
  You can use the lsvtree and diff commands from a snapshot view whether or not the element specified by path is loaded into the view. For more information, see the diff and pathnames_ccase reference pages in the VersionVault Command Reference.
On the UNIX system or Linux, use the Version Tree Browser:
1. In a shell, enter this command:
```
cleartool lsvtree -graphical path
```
2. In the Version Tree Browser, select a version.
3. Click Version > Diff > Selected vs. Other.
4. In the Enter other versions window, select other versions and click OK.
On Windows systems, use the Version Tree Browser:
1. In HCL VersionVault Windows Explorer, right-click a file and click Version Tree.
2. In the Version Tree Browser, right-click a version and click Compare > with Another Version. The cursor changes to a circular icon with a diagonal line:
3. Move the icon over the second version. The icon changes to a target:
4. Click the version over which the target icon is displayed.