To display this dialog box, on the PRO tab, select Options and then click Application.
The Application Preferences dialog box provides settings to control ribbon customizations, tool windows, and to add ribbons to floating windows.
Ribbon Customizations and Main Window
Ribbon Tab Switching
Controls how to change the Ribbon tab when activating a document window. Choose an option from the drop-down list.
- None does not change the Ribbon tab when opening a new document window. The current Ribbon tab remains selected.
- Last Tab changes the Ribbon tab based upon the open document window. For instance, with two open Map windows the user can specify a Ribbon Tab for each of them.
- Automatic changes the Ribbon tab based upon the type of open document window. For instance, with two Map Windows open, these will maintain the same Ribbon Tab when the user changes one of them. Whereas a different document window, such as a Layout window, can have a different Ribbon tab.
Load State on Startup
Check to load saved main window position, Quick Access Toolbar, and Ribbon customizations on startup.
Save State on Exit
Check to save main window position, Quick Access Toolbar, and Ribbon customizations on exit.
Save Current State
Save current main window position, Quick Access Toolbar, and Ribbon customizations.
Delete State File
Delete the Ribbon customization file.
Tool Windows
Create on Startup
Check to create any (visible or hidden) tool windows that have had their docking position saved.
Save on Exit
Check to save visible or hidden tool window docking position on exit.
Save Current Positions
Save current docking position of visible or hidden tool windows.
Delete State File
Delete the tool window docking state file.
Enable Ribbon on Floating Windows
Map
Check to turn on floating map window ribbon. Uncheck to turn off floating map window ribbon.
Browser
Check to turn on floating browser window ribbon. Uncheck to turn off floating browser window ribbon.
Layout
Check to turn on floating layout window ribbon. Uncheck to turn off floating layout window ribbon.
Redistricter
Check to turn on floating redistricter window ribbon. Uncheck to turn off floating redistricter window ribbon.
User Experience Improvement Program
Participate in the User Experience Program
Check to turn on or clear to turn off your participation in the MapInfo Pro user experience program. When you first run MapInfo Pro after installation you are asked if you would like to participate in the program. You can change your setting here. Your change takes place immediately within the session.
Learn More
Click this link to find out more about the MapInfo Pro user experience program.