Compare Modes
John
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Now, let’s talk about the star of the show: Compare Modes. Without a doubt, a skilled designer can easily distinguish even the most subtle variations in colors, shapes, and fonts. However, the comparison modes make this process quicker and less prone to error.
There are four comparison modes in Approval Studio: side by side, side by side with difference, fader, and toggle. You can find all of them on the top panel to the right of the Approve/Reject Buttons. Keep in mind that the Comparison Modes start being available only when more than two asset cycles are uploaded.
A traditional Side by Side view will be the very first mode you see. Instead of toggling between two open tabs, this mode allows you to observe all the changes side by side in the review tool. It does not matter if you only want to look at a portion of the asset or the entire thing. Zooming in and moving one side causes the other to automatically move in the same direction
Can’t spot the difference? Don’t waste your precious time on it, then. You can view both documents while the tool highlights all the differences by clicking the button below the previous one.
The next mode is called Fader. This mode enables you to see the edits by simply dragging the slide. By default, it is set to highlight the difference between two versions (you can see how it looks like in one of the pictures in the gallery). And with each movement the picture changes from version to version.
The third mode, called Difference, is for all the hardcores out there. With its help, you see only the most important part cut out of the mockups – the difference. Zoom in or out in order to spot any tiniest variations from the previous cycle (whether they were wanted or unwanted).
And the fourth is one of my favorite ones. This is the best tool to make a fast scan to spot some significant changes. By changing the images quickly, Toggle helps you see some inconsistencies between versions that you will need to inspect. This mode cannot be viewed using screenshots; I guess that’s yet another reason to go and check it out yourself.