Display Tab

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.

Style

Theme: Allows you to switch between the WaveLab Pro color schemes.

Workspace

Display Active File Path in Title Bar: Displays the file path of the active file in the title bar of the workspace.
When Closing the Active Tab: Determines the behavior of the program when closing the active tab.

Tool Windows

Show Title for Single Tool Windows: Allows you to show or hide the title bar for single tool windows.
Animate Slide-Out Windows: If this option is activated, slide-out windows open with an animation.
Window Transparency: Sets the degree of transparency for windows that have this option activated.

Miscellaneous Options

Show Application in High DPI (Windows only): If this option is activated and your display supports high resolution, WaveLab Pro 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.
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.
Undo/Redo Does Not Scroll/Zoom Audio: If this option is activated, the undo and redo functions for audio files and audio montages do not restore the snapshot that was active when the operation was performed.
Show WaveLab Pro Logo on Startup: Determines whether the WaveLab Pro 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.
Maximum Number of Items in Recent Files Tab: Sets the maximum number of files that are listed in the Recent Files tab.
Maximum Number of Items in the Recent Folders Menu: Sets the maximum number of files that are listed in the Recent Folder menus.