Options (Quick Reference)

The Options dialog enables you to customize several options that relate to the way in which you use the program.

To access this dialog, click Application button , then click Options.

Topics in this section

Options dialog-General tab
The General tab of the Options dialog allows you to configure the system settings, the display colors used, modeling preferences, model import directory, the number of commonly used materials remembered and analysis option settings.
Options dialog-Directories tab
Configure the default directories such as the project directory, and the company directory.
Options dialog-Mouse tab
The Mouse tab of the Options dialog is used to assign specific functions, for example rotate/zoom/pan, to the middle and right mouse buttons, either when clicked alone or in combination with the Shift, Control or ALT keys. Functions can also be assigned to a mouse wheel where available.
Options dialog-Results tab
The Results tab of the Options dialog is used to select the default results that are listed in the Study Tasks pane after an analysis has been performed.
Options dialog-External applications tab
The External applications tab of the Options dialog is used to specify the Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Design Link executable location and version number, if you have installed Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Design Link on your machine.
Options dialog-Viewer tab
The Viewer tab of the Options dialog is used to specify the proportion that the model display is changed, per increment, when you rotate, scale, or pan the model. You can also specify lighting and Open GL Options.
Options dialog-Background and Colors tab
The Background and Colors tab of the Options dialog is used to configure the background color or appearance of the model display and system pane.
Options dialog-Language and Help System tab
The Language and Help System tab of the Options dialog is used to configure the language that is used in the user interface.
Options dialog-Internet tab
The Internet tab of the Options dialog is used to specify how and when the home page is opened.
Options dialog-Reports tab
The Reports tab of the Options dialog is used to select the format in which the reports will be displayed, the size that imported images are shown, and how animation frames are viewed.

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