The basic configuration of the Q-DAS applications is set using the options in the "General Settings" dialogue. These settings affect the graphical interface, printing behaviour, graphics handling or text layout.

| "General Settings" dialogue An overview of the options available and an explanation of how to deal with them. Link to: "General Settings" dialogue |
To enhance comprehension of the specific options and functionalities in the "General Settings" dialogue box, these are provided in separate documents.
| The Assistant in the Q-DAS Applications Link to: Q-DAS Assistant |
| Default Style Link to: Default Styles for Graphics |
| Symbol allocation Link to: Symbol Allocation |
| Quick Filtering in Summary Graphics Link to: Quick Filtering in Summary Graphics - Filter default settings |
| Protocol additional data on loading Link to: Protocol additional data on loading - Occurrence of additional data variety |
| Rearrange subgroups Link to: Rearrange Subgroups - Handling incomplete subgroups |
| Consider process interventions in QCC Link to: Consider Process Interventions in QCC - Preventing QCC overcontrol when working with moving subgroups |
| procella in Tablet Mode The "General Settings" dialogue box provides the option of using the virtual keyboard by default. To show different dialogues in a larger size for easier use in tablet mode, additional configuration is required. Link to: procella in Tablet Mode |