Quick answer
⚙️ Where are the General Settings?
Access General Settings by tapping the triple-line menu in the upper-right corner of the iPad app and selecting "General Settings."
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💡 Key settings to optimize:
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Accessing General Settings
📱 How to Open Settings
Tap the triple-line menu in the upper-right corner of the iPad app
Select "General Settings"
Display Settings
Display Settings
💡 Display Brightness Use the slider at the top to adjust brightness within the Astropad app. This setting:
Only affects the Astropad app display
Doesn't change system-wide iPad or Mac brightness
Helps reduce eye strain or improve visibility in different lighting
🖥️ Display Resolution
Choose the resolution that best fits your workflow:
Retina (default):
Higher image quality
Best for detail-oriented work
May impact performance on slower networks
Non-Retina (faster):
Lower resolution
Improves responsiveness on slower or busy networks
Better for general tasks where speed matters more than detail
Color Settings
Color Settings
🎨 Color Calibration
Control how Astropad handles color rendering:
ColorSync (default):
Enables macOS ColorSync
Provides accurate color rendering
Essential for color-critical work
None (faster):
Disables color calibration
Faster performance
Good for non-color-critical tasks
Performance Tips
🚀 Optimizing Performance
If you're experiencing lag or pixelation:
Switch to Non-Retina resolution for better responsiveness
Disable ColorSync for faster performance
Re-enable these settings when working on color-critical or detail-oriented tasks
Reset Settings
🔄 Reset to Defaults
Need to start over? Tap "Reset to defaults" at the bottom of the settings panel to restore all options to their original configuration.