You can set preferences globally for Command WorkStation, for example, to reset the application settings to their original defaults.

1. To open the Preferences window:

   • On a Windows computer, click Edit > Preferences.

   • On a Mac computer, click Command WorkStation > Preferences.

2. Under General, specify any of these general setting preferences:
   • Appearance - On a Mac computer, select whether to use dark mode or light mode, or select System to use the local operating system setting. The change will be implemented the next time you start Command WorkStation.
   • Auto reconnect - Select Enable Auto reconnect to automatically reconnect to disconnected servers with saved passwords.
   • Updates - Click Check now to open Fiery Software Manager to check for a more recent version of Command WorkStation software and the Fiery workflow applications online.
   • Reset settings - Click Reset to restore application settings to their original defaults.
     Note: Fiery servers that have been added will be retained in the Servers list, along with their passwords.
   • Clear data - Click Clear data to clear all passwords saved in Command WorkStation for all users and all servers.
   • Archive Manager - Select whether to enable or disable Archive Manager.
   • Job Tags - Select whether to display tags (a maximum of 10) in the server list.
   • Fiery Health Monitor - Select Display status in Job Center to show the Fiery server health status in the top-right corner Job Center.
   • Improvement program - To help Fiery improve the quality, reliability, and performance of the software by sending anonymous usage data but not your name, address, or any other personally identifiable information, click the relevant check box.
3. Under Region, specify any of these regional setting preferences:

   • Language - Select the language you want to use in Command WorkStation. By default, Command WorkStation uses the local operating system language, if the language is supported. If the language is not supported, Command WorkStation defaults to English.

     Note: Changing the language of Command WorkStation will also apply to Fiery Hot Folders, and vice versa, if installed on the same client.

   • Measurement units - Specify the units of measurement used to display attributes, such as page sizes and custom sizes. This setting does not affect predefined page-size values.

4. Under Export, you can share settings with another Command WorkStation client.
   • Import - Click Import to import Command WorkStation settings from another computer.
   • Export - Click Export to export Command WorkStation settings to a Zip file, which can be used to set up other Command WorkStation clients.
5. Under Workspace, you can back up the Command WorkStation workspace settings to the Fiery IQ cloud and share the workspace setting with other users.
   • Backup and Restore to the cloud - Click Get Started to sign in to your Fiery Account or create one. After you are logged in, you can backup or restore workspace settings. For more information, see Back up the workspace settings and Restore the workspace settings.
   • Share workspace settings - Click Share to share your workspace settings or invite users to use your workspace settings. For more information, see Share the workspace settings.
   • Import - Click Import to import Command WorkStation settings from another computer.
   • Export - Click Export to export Command WorkStation settings to a Zip file, which can be used to set up other Command WorkStation clients.
6. Click OK to save and close the Preferences window.