How do I set up System Preferences?

System Preferences are the Global Settings that affect all windows. These include your serial number, fonts, appearance, and default units.

*If you intend to change the font size and/or font family, you must first close all open Optimum Control windows.

To Access the System Preferences:

  1. Select "Settings" (upper left corner)
  2. Choose "Preferences"
  3. Select "System"
  4. Enter the details as below.
  5. Click "Save"
Field Details
Serial Number This number is used for support tickets and upgrade notifications.
Font Size (OPTIONAL) Indicate the desired font size that will be used in all Optimum Control windows. NOTE: A large font size may not display all characters in some fields.
Font Family Select the preferred font to use in all Optimum Control windows.
Display Backup Reminder This provides you with a backup database reminder when exiting the software.
Default Label Printer Select a default label printer from the list of installed printers for printing barcodes or nutrition labels.
Default Units Weight or volume units that will prepopulate automatically by default, but can be changed in items. Define whether you'll be using Imperial/US or Metric units, and select your preferred UOM.
Reporting Unit

Preferred reporting units ONLY. These can be changed within the Items window and all units within the type can be used in any window.

Weight Unit: Recommended units are Pound for Imperial/US and Kilogram for Metrics.

Volume Unit: Recommended units are Gallon for Imperial/US and Liter for Metric.

Recipe Unit

Preferred Recipe Units ONLY.  These can be changed within the Items window and all units within the type can be used in any window.

Weight Unit: Recommended units are Ounce (weight) for Imperial/US and Gram for Metric.

Volume Unit: Recommended units are Ounce (fluid) for Imperial/US and Milliliter for Metric.

Show Reminder Notification If using the Reminder widget, check this box to have the reminders automatically generate on your desktop.
Reminder Position on Screen If the reminder notification is enabled, this will determine the location of the popup.
Report Logo Select a logo to appear on all reports. This must be a square version of your logo, ideally 128x128 pixels.