Item 

Description 

Editor files 

Saves all modified files in the Code Editor when you run, compile, build the project, or exit the product.  

Project desktop 

Saves the arrangement of your desktop when you close a project or exit the product. When you later open the same project, all files opened when the project was last closed are opened again, regardless of whether they are used by the project.  

Show compiler progress 

Displays the compilation status of your program as it compiles.  

Minimize on run 

Minimizes the IDE when you run an application by choosing RunRun. When you close the application, the IDE is restored. When you run an application without using the debugger, the IDE remains minimized.  

Hide designers on run 

Hides Designer windows, such as the Object Inspector and Alignment Palette, while the application is running. The windows reappear when the application closes.  

Show command line 

Displays the command used to compile the project in the Messages window when you compile a project. In a C# environment, displays the command used to compile the project and the content of the response file. The response file lists the compiler options and source files to be compiled.  

Verbosity 

Specifies the verbosity level of the build output. Select Quiet, Minimal, Normal, Detailed, or Diagnostics. The build output is written to the Output tab of the Messages window.  

Auto drag docking 

For undocked windows, allows you to dock tool windows by dragging the outline of the one window over another window. If this option selected, pressing the CTRL key while dragging a window disables the function. If this option is not selected, pressing the CTRL key enables it.  

Shared Repository 

Specifies the path in which the product looks for the shared repository. Click the Browse button to search directories.  

Default Project 

Specifies the path in which the product looks for default project files. Click the Browse button to search directories.