To compare two restore points or a restore point with the current model state, use the following procedure.

1. Select the File ribbon tab. The STAAD.Pro Backstage view opens.
2. Either:

   To…	Select…
   compare the current model state with a previous restore point	select a restore point and then click Compare with the Current Model
   compare two restore points	hold <Ctrl> and click on the two restore points of interest. Then click Compare Models.

   The Backup and Restore - Compare Models window opens to compare the input file data from the selected model states.
3. (Optional) To restore the contents of one of the selected files, click either: Restore Left or Restore Right.
4. Close the Backup and Restore - Compare Models window.