General Options
The General tab in the Options dialog controls startup behavior and other general settings.
Startup Options
Load at Startup
ClipMate can run with Explorer and Classic loaded in any combination. This is a trade-off between startup time and responsiveness:
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| Load Explorer at Startup | Pre-loads Explorer window in background |
| Load Classic at Startup | Pre-loads Classic window in background |
Initially Show
Determines which window to display when ClipMate first starts:
- Explorer - Show ClipMate Explorer
- Classic - Show ClipMate Classic
- Nothing - Load in background only
If the selected window isn't pre-loaded, it won't load until you activate ClipMate.
Start with Windows
When enabled, ClipMate loads automatically when Windows boots. This sets an entry in the registry run key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
There's no startup option for ClipBar. ClipMate automatically loads ClipBar if it detects the ClipBar Dock Site running in the taskbar.
Other Settings
Confirm When Deleting Items From "Safe" Collections
Provides extra protection for collections marked as "never delete." You'll receive an "Are you sure?" confirmation dialog before deletion.
Check for Updates and News
When enabled, ClipMate polls the update server every 5 days. If updates or news are available, a menu item appears to view details and download links.
Sort Collections Alphabetically
Controls the order of collections in the Collection Tree and menus:
- Alphabetically - A-Z ordering
- By Sort Key - Custom ordering (move with +/- keys)
Explorer Layout
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| Full Width Editor | Editor uses full width, shorter Collection Tree |
| Full Height Collection Tree | Collection Tree uses full height, narrower Editor |