The General preferences Tab displays preferences that don't fit one of the other categories.
Open New Document at launch
Normally SQLEditor will create a new untitled document when it starts up.
If you uncheck this option then this doesn't happen.
For example if you normally always start by importing a file or if you only working on existing documents then you may wish to change this option.
Show Data Loss warning for database export
This option allows you to disable the warning that appears when SQLEditor thinks a database export operation may cause tables to be deleted
Disabling this warning means that SQLEditor will delete tables in your database without telling you first. Make sure you have backups.
Use Scroll wheel for Zoom
This option allows you to use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out on the document window.
Internet Version Checking
If enabled then SQLEditor will check at intervals to see if a newer version is available.
The Check for beta versions option allows you to choose whether you want to upgrade only to stable releases or run beta versions too.
If you are running a beta version then you cannot uncheck the Check For beta versions option.
Force foreign key type matching
This option makes SQLEditor change the data type of a field with a foreign key relation so that it matches the type of the referenced field.
It is disabled by default
Save connector position
Normally SQLEditor will save the position of orthagonal connectors if they have been manually moved.
If you would prefer that this didn't happen disable this option.