Difference exists between the source and the target repository for this design object its associated collection of child objects. For example:

The collection of associated child object contains a new or different design object.

The design object exists in both the source and target repositories, but one or more design object’s properties differ between the source and target repositories.

Design object exists in one repository but not the other repository.

If this icon appears next to a design object in the source repository, then the design object does not exist in the target repository. If the design object were promoted and changes applied, then the design object will be added to the target repository.

If this icon appears next to a design object in the target repository, then the design object does not exist in the source repository. You can decide to keep the design object as is, or remove it.