Launch Preferences
Here you can set various things that happen when Z-Write is launched.

When Z-Write Opens
Some people want their word processor to always open with a blank document. Others prefer it do nothing. Z-Write gives you those options, plus will either open the last document you were editing (the last frontmost file), or you can have it open all the documents you had open the last time you quit the program. Note: Z-Write must be able to find the documents on your computer in order to open them. If you've moved or renamed them, Z-Write may not be able to find them.

Software Update
With rapid technology changes today, it's important to keep your software up-to-date. This feature lets you check the Z-Write server to see if there's a new version available. If you have a full-time Internet connection, you can have Z-Write check the server every time it launches. Otherwise you may click the "Check Now" button (or choose the "Check for Updates" menu item on the Help menu) to manually check for new versions.

If there's a new version available, the program will alert you and give you a brief description of the new version, including what changes or improvements have been made. You may then decide to download the new version or wait for a more convenient time. If you choose to download, Z-Write will launch your default web browser and begin the download immediately.

Once an update has been downloaded, follow the instructions included with the update on how to install the update. Minor updates may simply be a new version of the Z-Write application, while others may be a whole new package of files.

Note: The software update feature will only download the version of Z-Write appropriate for your operating system. If you want a different version, either run the "Check for Updates" feature under that operating system or go to the STS website and download the update manually.

Don't Display Splash Screen
A "splash screen" is a window with the Z-Write logo and copyright information that displays briefly during Z-Write launch. If you wish this not to display, you may turn this off. Note: This option only functions for registered users. For unregistered users, the window will always be displayed.