Using the Snippet View

Clicking # snippet displays the Snippet View. The information shown here depends on whether you uploaded source files during the snippet scan.

• If you uploaded source files, the Snippet View displays the source file on the left pane and the matched component on the right pane:

  
  
  

  Highlighted code indicates the lines of code that were matched in the source file to the component in the current match.

• If you did not upload source files, the matched component appears in the right pane:

  
  
  

  Highlighted text shows the lines of code of the component that were matched by the selected (current) match.

• If the file has more than one snippet match, a message appears at the bottom of the Snippet View, letting you navigate to the next snippet match.

• The Snippet View provides the following information for the current match (and any alternative matches):

  • Component name and version.

  • Component license.

  • Release date.

  • Match file path.

  • Percentage of the scanned file that matches the component file.

  
  
  

  The Alternative Matches drop-down list shows alternative components and/or component versions which could be possible matches for the selected snippet. The match which is currently assigned to the selected snippet is the default. Selecting a match from the drop-down list displays the code for that component or component version.

• Snippet adjustments that are available are:

  • Confirm Match

  • Undo Confirmation

  • Ignore Match

  • Unignore Match

Reviewing a snippet match in the Snippet View

1. In the Source tab, select # snippet in the Match Type column for the snippet match you wish to review.

   Select one of these options:

   • Confirm. If the snippet match has not been confirmed.

   • Undo Confirmation. If the snippet match has been confirmed and you want to unconfirm it.

   • Ignore Match. If the snippet match has not been ignored.

   • Unignore Match. If the snippet match has been ignored and you want to unignore it.

2. Select Alternative Matches to view other possible matches. You can:

   • Select one of possible alternative matches.

   • Select to manually enter an alternative match.

     Selecting this option displays fields from which you can select the component, version, and/or origin ID. After selecting the values, click Confirm.