The Settings page includes multiple categories of settings for you to modify how the program works.
The Program Settings lets you select the behavior of the program. Select to have it remember to ask for backup on closing and append a date or not. Along with remembering to open with the last file closed, enable CountyCheck, check for duplicates when entering new people, and more.
The General Settings are options that relate to the current database. It determines the way such things as dates and surnames are displayed, along with setting a root person and start views. Enable FamilySearch support, along with showing problem alerts, or setting a color specific to the database.
To set or change these options:
1.Select the "Settings" page in the left side menu.
2.Select the type of option from the tabs across the top.
3.Make your choices using the check boxes and drop down lists.
Common RM12 settings
To include the date and time in backup names, open Program settings and use Add date to backup. For screen colors and text size, use Display settings. For the root person and what appears when you open this tree, use General settings.
To change the Life Summary, use its customization button in the People sidebar. To change a printed chart or report, use that report's settings. Changing the screen theme does not change the report.
