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The basic functions of the _B/S Comparison_ dialogue can be found on the button bar of this dialogue. 
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_Fig. 69: Button bar in the 'B/S Comparison' dialogue_ 

*Save*
The diskette symbol saves a data set. All entries in the _B/S Comparison_ dialogue must be saved; this applies even if the values are imported and no manual changes have been made. 

*Import*
The import button calls up the dialogue where you can import values for the B/S Comparison \[and tax detail dialogues\]. The dialogue can also be called up directly in the main dialogue _Company_.

*Create comment*
This button can be used to create comments for the _B/S Comparison._ 

*Calculate local GAAP*
This function is available in the subdialogue _IFRS – Local GAAP{_}. The values from the IFRS balance are copied to the local balance. The values are copied to the _Local GAAP – Tax Balance_ tab automatically. Please mind that existing Local GAAP values are overwritten. A subsequent recovery of these values is not possible. 

*Maintain columns*
A click on this button opens a new subdialogue.

*Reset columns*
This button allows the GTC users to reset the contents of all columns to zero. Before that a security query pops up, upon its confirmation the data is reset. A subsequent restoration of deleted data is not possible. 
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_Fig. 70: Securoty query for 'Reset Columns' option_

*Split differences*
This function depends on the settings for calculated balance sheet differences split in the master data dialogue _CoA Group{_}. The function is activated separately in the subdialogues _Local GAAP – Tax Balance_ and _IFRS – Local GAAP{_}. 
To automate the process it is predefined in the master data whether possible balance differences in the selected account position are temporal or permanent. In addition, you have to define whether value movement affects P/L statement \[profit and loss statement\] or not \[OCI\].
The _Split differences_ function uses this information for automatic allocation of balance differences to thereof columns: