The same elements used in text and XML comparison are used here to clearly and intuitively the results of a folder comparison.
In folder comparison DeltaWalker uses the same colors deleted, added, and different files as it does in the other comparisons.
In two-way comparison differences are defined always in relation to the first content area; in three-way—in relation to the common ancestor. For instance, an addition means that a block of text has been added to the second file, relative to the first one.
The birds-eye view offers the same kind of information as it does in text or XML comparison, however this time it's all about files and folders. At a glance you can get an idea of the type, frequency, and distribution of differences.
Three panels in the bottom right corner of the status bar represent the numbers of deleted, added, and different text blocks in the second file relative to the first. In three-way comparison, an additional fourth panel shows the number of conflicting differences.