Check for new versions - This item is checked by default; ClipaSearch Pro will look for a new version when it starts up. If you uncheck this, you can select 'Check for updates...' in the 'Support' menu to see if new versions are available.

Keep 10 searches - ClipaSearch Pro will record the search terms you use, enabling you to return to a previous search. Select the number of searches you wish to keep with this menu. To use this feature, click on the small triangle next to the 'text input field that appears in every group.

Locate HS - click this button if you cannot see the hotspot; the hotspot will change size, turn red, and appear in the middle of your desktop. You can then change the look and location of it.

Require shiftkey - enable this if you find yourself entering the hotspot by mistake during your regular computer use. To use ClipaSearch Pro with this enabled, you must hold down the shift key to hide or show the hotspot.

Shadow - places a shadow along the hotspot to make it more easily seen.

Transparency - adjust hotspot transparency via the slider.

Width and Height - pressing these buttons will change the hotspot size (holding down the shift key makes it happen faster).

Color - click on the color patch to choose a different hotspot color. If your desktop is a solid color you can select that color, if you then enable the 'shadow' your hospot will quite unobtrusive but viewable.