System Preferences are the Global Settings that affect all windows. From your serial number to fonts, appearance and default units, these settings are important.
If you intend to change the
Font Size and/or Font Family, you must first close all open Optimum Control
windows.
To Access the System Preferences:
1. Select
Settings (upper left
corner).
2. Choose
Preferences .
3. Select
System .
4. Enter the details as below.
5. Click
Save .
Field |
Details | |
Serial Number |
This is your Serial Number from when you purchased the software. This number is used for support tickets and upgrade notifications. | |
Font Size (OPTIONAL) |
Indicate the desired Font Size that will be used in all Optimum Control windows. NOTE: A large font size may not display all characters in some fields. | |
Font Family |
Select the preferred Font to use in all Optimum Control windows. | |
Display Backup Reminder |
This feature will provide you with a Backup Database Reminder when exiting the software. | |
Require Login Before Restore? |
{Not used in this release} | |
Default Label Printer |
If you are using a specific printer for printing Barcode or Nutrition labels, select a Default Label Printer from the list of installed printers. | |
Default Units |
When entering items, you can set a Default of Units of Measure (UOM) – weight or volume units that will prepopulate automatically by default, but you can change as necessary within the item. You can define whether Imperial/US or Metric Units and select the UOM that you prefer. | |
Reporting Unit
|
These are the preferred Reporting Units ONLY. This can be changed within the Items Window and all units within the type can be used in any window. | |
Weight
Unit: |
Volume
Unit: | |
Recipe Unit
|
These are the preferred Recipe Units ONLY. This can be changed within the Items Window and all units within the type can be used in any window. | |
Weight
Unit: |
Volume
Unit: | |
Show Reminder Notifications |
If using the Reminder Widget, CHECK this box to have the reminders automatically pop-up on your desktop. | |
Reminder Position on Screen |
If the above is CHECKED, determine the Location of the pop-ups. | |
Report Logo |
Select a picture of your logo to appear on all of your reports. This picture must be a square version of your logo, ideally 128 x 128 pixels. Browse to select the file, click Save |