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> In the <SPAN
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>Preferences</SPAN
> Dialog will you set
nearly all adjustable values in The
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values are still only available in the <TT
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directory. For further information of such values consult your
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> There are several categories that you can adjust. <A
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>New File</A
> which
controls the default values of when you create a new file and the
comment which is attached to new images by default. <A
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>Display</A
> which
controls transparency type and and 8-Bit display settings. <A
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>Interface</A
> which
controls preview, navigation, help, image window, and tool
options. <A
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>Environment</A
> which
controls memory usage, file saving and scaling. <A
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>Session</A
> which
controls the session management in
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> which lets
configure your monitor resolution. <A
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>Directories</A
> which
controls where <SPAN
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controls where <SPAN
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