> General Pane
> The General pane provides startup, display, recording, and auto-update options.
> Figure 80. Preferences General Pane
> These controls are described in Table 25.

> Table 25. Preferences General Pane Options
> Control | Description
> Show ScreenFlow options in menu bar | Check to toggle the ScreenFlow Helper menu on and off in the status menu.
> Countdown for [x] secs before recording | Check to use the Countdown window, and set the countdown time (in seconds). Range: 0 - 10. Default: 5.
> Send Diagnostic | Sends anonymous usage data to Telestream.
> Canvas | Locks Aspect Ratio when scaling with a mouse.
> Launch ScreenFlow Helper at user login | Check to launch ScreenFlow Helper when you log in so that you can record without first launching ScreenFlow.
> Check for ScreenFlow updates at launch | Check to automatically check for updates each time you start ScreenFlow, so you can update ScreenFlow immediately. Note: This option is not available if you purchased ScreenFlow from the Mac App Store. The App Store has its own update procedure.
> Recording Hotkey | Click the button to change the recording hotkey command (default: Shift-Command-2); then press the key combination you want to use. Note: Be sure to choose a hotkey which is not used by the application you are recording.
> Pause Hotkey | Click the button to set or change the pause hotkey command; then press the key combination you want to use. Note: Be sure to choose a hotkey which is not used by the application you are recording.
> Add Marker Hotkey | Click the button to change the add marker hotkey command; then press the key combination you want to use. Note: Be sure to choose a hotkey which is not used by the application you are recording.