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VueMinder Calendar Help - Program Options

Current as of Version 7.1.0

Overview

The Program tab of the Options Window allows you to specify VueMinder Calendar program options.

Startup Options

Automatically Check For Updates

You can choose to have VueMinder Calendar automatically check for updates when started, daily, weekly, or monthly. If a more recent version is available, the VueMinder Calendar Updater window will be automatically displayed. You can also manually check for updates using the "Check for Updates" option of the Help menu. Note, when VueMinder Calendar checks for updates, nothing is transmitted from your computer. A program version file is read from the VueMinder Calendar website, and the latest version number indicated in the file is compared with the version number of your current installation.

Run at Windows Startup

By default, VueMinder Calendar runs automatically when Windows is started. It will reside in the task tray until a reminder comes due or you want to see the main window. If you prefer VueMinder Calendar to not start automatically when Windows starts, you can disable this by unchecking the "Run at Windows startup" box. Power users can also control startup by running "msconfig" and clicking the Startup tab. You can still manually command VueMinder Calendar to run via the Start menu or Desktop shortcut (if installed).

Show Splash Screen When Windows Starts

You can choose to show the VueMinder Calendar splash screen when VueMinder starts during Windows startup. The splash screen is displayed when manually commanding VueMinder Calendar to start but is hidden by default when Windows starts. It displays time remaining to load as well as random tips and tricks for getting the most out of the program.

Minimize to Task Tray When Windows Starts

By default, VueMinder Calendar runs in the background and is minimized to the system tray when Windows starts. If this option is unchecked, the VueMinder Calendar window will display at its previous size and location when Windows starts.

Backup Options

You can choose to have VueMinder Calendar automatically backup your data at a specific time of day and to a location of your choice. To enable automatic backups, check the box and select a time of day and path location to backup. You can also manually backup data by using the "Backup or Restore Data" command from the File menu.

Program Data Locations

You can view or modify both the private and shared data locations.

Private Data Location

By default, your private data is stored under your local application data directory. To change the data location, type in a new path or click the "..." button to browse for a path. After selecting the new path, your data will be saved at the new location.

Shared Data Location

The shared data folder is specified when adding a new shared calendar to your local network the first time, or when adding an existing shared calendar from your local network. All computers on the local network should use the same shared data location in order to correctly share calendars. If the shared location needs to change, you can specify the new location in the Program Options window.

Background Operation

These options allow you to control how VueMinder Calendar behaves when running in the background.

Minimize to Task Tray

By default, when the main window is closed via the Exit command from the File menu or clicking the X in the upper-right corner, VueMinder will minimize to the task tray and continue running in the background. If you prefer the program to fully exit rather than minimize, you can uncheck the "Minimize to task tray when VueMinder Calendar window is closed" box.

Redisplay VueMinder Calendar Using Hotkey

If the program has been minimized to the task tray, you can quickly restore display of the main window by using a global hotkey. There is no default hotkey assigned, but this can be changed by enabling the option and then selecting a hotkey combination from the drop-down list.

Show Desktop Calendar Using Hotkey

A global hotkey can be assigned to minimize all open windows and show the Desktop Calendar. This is similar to the "Show Desktop" command provided by Windows, but doesn't inadvertently minimize the Desktop Calendar. There is no default hotkey assigned, but this can be changed by enabling the option and then selecting a hotkey combination from the drop-down list. 

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