Understanding Schema Differences

AdeptSQL Diff displays schema information from both databases in the same tree view, which may be a bit unusual at the beginning. The program uses color highlighting to indicate any changes in the schema. Here is how you should read an example snapshot:

Left-hand DB Right-hand DB What it means Authors Authors These tables differ BookStock BookStock These are identical on both sides (not present) BookTitle In the second database only BookTitleEx (not present) In the first database only

All colors and font styles for the highlighting are configurable, you can change them in the Schema Options dialog.

The highlighting hint window

When you first start the program, you will see a help window explaining the color coding. Once you familiarize yourself with the colors, you'll most likely want to check the "Don't show again" option and get rid of this window.