Program Preferences

The button opens the Preferences dialog box. It looks like this:

• Language. Change the program language by selecting another from the drop-down list.
• Interface Scale. Choose the size of the interface elements. When it is set to Auto, the program workspace will automatically scale to fit the screen resolution.
• Interface Theme. Select the style of the program interface: Light or Dark.
• Initial Image Scale. This parameter defines the way the image is scaled in the Image Window after opening. The parameter can take one of two values:
  - image scaling Fit to view. The scale adjusts so that the image will be completely visible in the Image Window;
  - if the option 100% is checked, image doesn’t scale. Generally, when the scale = 100%, only part of the image will be visible.
• Preview Window Size. Choose the desired value for the size of the Preview Window. It can have values from 200 х 200 to 1,000 х 1,000 px. By default the parameter’s value = 700, that is the quick preview area has a proportion 700 х 700 px.
• Processing Size Limit. This parameter accelerates image processing by temporary reducing the size of the image to be processed. When the file size (in megapixels) does not exceed the defined value, the image is processed in a usual way. If the loaded file is larger, the program will reduce the image, process it and enlarge again to the initial size.
  Note that the processing result will be different for a different value of the parameter.
• Recent Files (available only in the standalone version). The parameter sets the number of recent files, sorted by time, displayed in the list by right-clicking on (maximum: 30 files).
• Show Processing Size check-box. When the check-box is enabled, the working size of the processed photo is displayed in the Before/After tabs. Enabling/disabling the parameter does not affect the size of the saved result.
• Timeline Shots. The option enables the Timeline feature and the parameter changes the number of the shots created during image processing. Selecting a frame in the Timeline is only available for Home Deluxe and Business licenses.
  Note that this feature significantly slows down the processing speed.
• Hints. When you hover over parameters and buttons with the cursor you can see a brief description of them in the Hints field. You can choose how the hints will be shown:

  - Under Image Window. It shows the hints in the main window, under the image. This mode is useful if there is not enough space by height to display this field under the settings;
  - Under Settings Panel. Select this to show hints at the bottom of the right part, under the settings;
  - Hide. Use this option if you do not need the hints.

• The Same Loading And Saving Directory. When the check-box is enabled, the program uses the same folder in the open and save dialogs. By default, this option is inactive (different paths are used for loading and saving files).
• Lock the Control Panel check-box. It disables the possibility to hide/show the top panel. If the check-box is enabled the panel is always visible. Uncheck the option to unlock the panel, and you will be able to hide/show it by clicking on the small triangle button (in the middle of the panel). The minimized panel will be shown when moving the cursor over it.

To save changes made in the Preferences window, press OK. To reset to the default options, click Default.

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