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Preferences


UpToDate System | Preview Background | Disable Output on New Layer

Certain global preferences can be set in the preferences dialog. You can invoke this dialog by pressing Ctrl+K (Windows) or +K (Macintosh).


Preferences dialog


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UpToDate System

You can set the interval at which UpToDate checks for messages. Select your desired frequency using the Message Checking Frequency list. If you prefer not to receive UpToDate messages, set the frequency to Never.

Windows users: If you have a dial-up Internet connection, you should select the Ask me before making a network connection option. If not, your computer will make unexpected phone calls.

Macintosh users: If you have a dial-up Internet connection, deselect the Ask me before making a network connection option. You must establish an Internet connection before receiving UpToDate messages.

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Preview Background

You can specify the appearance of transparent pixels in the filter preview window by choosing one of the options from the Background Style list. The options are None, which displays a checkerboard background or a solid matte, either Black, Gray, White, or Custom.

You can choose the checkerboard colors using the two color swatches in the Checkerboard group. The size of the checkerboard grid can be adjusted using the Grid Size box.

The custom background color is specified using the Custom Background Color swatch.

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Disable Output on New Layer

If you want to globally disable the Output on New Layer checkbox, select the Disable Output on New Layer checkbox. This can be convenient if you frequently use Exposure in actions.

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