Options in the General Tab

To access the General Tab options, choose View/Preferences. The "Preferences" dialog box opens, click on the General tab to get the related options.

Create a new Icon Project window

If this option is checked, the application will automatically create a new icon project window each time it starts.

Create a new File Browser window

If this option is checked, the application will automatically create a new explorer window each time it starts.

Warn if insufficient video colors

If this box is checked, the application warns you if your display configuration is insufficient (less than 65536 colors) each time it starts.

Remark: It is highly recommended to configure screen settings to Hi Colors (65536) or True Colors (16.8M) when using the application.

Display Welcome and tips windows

If this option is checked, the application automatically opens the welcome window and displays a new Tip of The Day each time it starts

Warn if Icon files are not associated with Axialis IconWorkshop™

If this box is checked, the application prompts you when it starts if Icon files (ICO, ICL) are not properly associated with it. If this box is not checked, the application will ignore bad file association.

It is highly recommended to associate icons and ICL files with the application in order to permit fast icon project access from Windows® Explorer.

Warn if Windows® components are missing (Internet File Browser®, Quick time,...)

If this box is checked, the application prompts you at startup if the Windows® component named Internet File Browser®, Quick Time® ... are missing or have an older version. The application includes a special feature that permits you to use a built-in "Internet File Browser® like" toolbar. These components must be installed in order to use this very useful toolbar. You can install this component directly from this warning window.

Show Splash Screen when application starts

When you launch the application, a logo of Axialis IconWorkshop™ displays.

Application language

Select the language you want for the application. Default language is English. Additional languages may be available on our website. If you choose <automatic>, the language will be set by the application (according your Windows® language).

Icon overlay image type in explorer

In explorer lists, if you choose the large display (thumbnail), overlay icons are added to distinguish Windows® and Macintosh® files. You can choose to display Large or Small icons. None is chosen if you don't want overlay icons.

Use External Internet Browser

If this option is checked, you can use another External Internet Browser.

Choose Windows® or Macintosh® when creating an icon

If this box is checked, the application prompts you to choose Windows® or Macintosh® type when you launch the New Icon Project (Ctrl+N) command. If it is unchecked, it automatically selects Windows® or Macintosh® based on your default settings ("Set as default "button in the New Icon Project dialog box). You can uncheck this option if you always create icons for the same OS.

Choose format when creating a new Windows® icon

If this box is checked, the application prompts you to choose the first image format you wish to include in a new Windows® icon project. If it is unchecked, the default format ("Set as default "button in the New Windows® Icon Project dialog box) is automatically created.

Choose format when creating a new Macintosh® icon

If this box is checked, the application prompts you to choose the first image format you wish to include in a new Macintosh® icon project. If it is unchecked, the default format ("Set as default "button in the New Macintosh® Icon Project dialog box) is automatically created.

Show information message when opening EXE file

If this box is checked, the application automatically shows information associated to the EXE file.

Remember folder during "Save As" operation

If this box is checked, the application automatically saves the current folder.

Maximize document windows at opening

If this box is checked, the application automatically maximizes document windows at opening.

Prompt for options when transferring from Photoshop®

If this box is checked, the application will prompt you when the Photoshop® is in action. Otherwise, the first option will be chosen automatically