Display Tab (Global Preferences)

This tab allows you to change many aspects of the user interface that apply across the whole application. These options provide information and usability functions but can be deactivated to streamline the interface.

  • To open the Display tab of the Global Preferences, select File > Preferences > Global and click Display.

Style

Theme

Allows you to switch between the WaveLab Elements color schemes.

Miscellaneous Options

Show Application in High DPI (Windows only)

If this option is activated and your display supports high resolution, WaveLab Elements is displayed in high resolution. If your display does not support high resolution, this option will be ignored.

Note

Plug-in windows are not displayed in high-resolution. If plug-in windows appear too small, deactivate Show Application in High DPI.

Restrict Scaling to Multiples of 100

If this option is activated, only scaling factors that are multiples of 100 are supported. For example, if you use a scaling factor of 150 %, in WaveLab Elements, the scaling used is 200 %.

If this option is deactivated, intermediate ratios such as 150 % are possible.

Use the System File Selector to Open Files

If this option is activated, the standard file selector opens when you select Save As.

Open Quick File Selector When Saving Files

If this option is activated and you save a file via the save shortcut, a dialog opens instead of the File tab.

Hide Unused Ribbon Tabs

If this option is activated, unused ribbon tabs are hidden.

Show WaveLab Elements Logo on Startup

Determines whether the WaveLab Elements logo is displayed during initialization.

Show Tooltips

If this option is activated, tooltips are displayed when you move the mouse cursor over markers or command bar buttons.

Hide Top Level Windows When the Application Is Not Active (Windows only)

If this option is activated, all floating windows are automatically hidden when another application becomes active. If this option is deactivated, floating windows remain on top of other application windows.

History

Maximum Number of Items in Recent File Menus

Sets the maximum number of files that are listed in recent file menus.