Preferences Dialog (Shortcut Alt + Enter)

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In the "Preferences" dialog we can set the options of IcoFX. It has for tabs:

Transparency / Grid Tab

On this tab we can set:

·    The background pattern of the images, how the transparent area of the icon is shown. Transparency properties like the size of the grid, the color of the grid. We can select custom colors also. In a preview area we can see the result.

·    The properties of the grid, shown over the images, like the style and color.

·    The background color of the preview window

Action Tab

On the action tab:

·    What action to take if the palette is about to be changed

·    What action to take if the pasted image is larger than he canvas

Options Tab

On this tab we have the following options:

·    Option to compress Windows Vista (256x256) images using PNG compression. Other image sizes will not be compressed to keep the compatibility of the with Windows XP or lower

·    Option to smooth the edges of the brush. Also included on the Main Toolbar

·    Option to use the filter on alpha channel (transparency). Also included on the Main Toolbar

·    Option to keep the original aspect ratio when importing an image

·    Option to empty the clipboard on exit

·    Option to export the transparency information to images (bmp, gif, png)

·    Option to preserve the transparency of the selection. When this option is selected the selection will be transparent, the underlaying image will show trough. Also included on the Main Toolbar

·    Option to drag the selection between windows. For more information see the Selection.

Association Tab

Here we can associate ICO files with IcoFX. When you double click an icon in explorer it will be opened with IcoFX.

We can add IcoFX to windows Explorer context menu. When you right click a file in the Explorer on the appearing pop up menu the option "Open with IcoFX" will be available.

These check boxes are available only for administrators (users who can write to the Windows registry).