If you have downloaded a tool labeled "xdeltagui," here is how it typically works:
Note : Ensure your source is a "clean" dump; modified or "scrubbed" files often cause errors. xdeltagui
| Mode | Function | Typical Inputs | Output | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Generate a .patch file containing the differences between an old (source) file and a new (target) file. | Old File, New File | .patch file (smaller than the new file) | | Apply | Apply an existing .patch file to an old (source) file to reconstruct the new (target) file. | Old File, Patch File | Reconstructed New File | If you have downloaded a tool labeled "xdeltagui,"
: If the interface fails, many users resort to the command-line version (xdelta3) or alternatives like MultiPatch (for Mac) . | Old File, Patch File | Reconstructed New
: Select the clean, unedited version of the file.