> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.auterion.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.auterion.com/vehicle-operation/auterion-mission-control/ui-breakdown/application-settings.md).

# Settings

The ***Settings*** menu is accessible from the main left toolbar. This section describes a subset of the available settings; those that pilots might need to adjust.

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### General settings

The general settings (**Settings > General Settings**) are the main place for application-level configuration. General Settings is organized into subcategories, including: display units, vehicle preferences, video settings, Fly View settings, Plan View settings, and connectivity. Values are settable even if no vehicle is connected. Settings that require a vehicle restart are indicated in the UI. Quickly find general settings using the bottom-left search bar.

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### Comm Links <a href="#comm-links" id="comm-links"></a>

*Comm Links* allows you to manually create communication *links* and connect to them. You can add a new Comm Link by clicking on the **+** button.

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### Offline Maps

Allows you to cache maps for use while you have no Internet connection.

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### Map & Terrain

In the Maps & Terrain tab you'll find three submenus:

* ***Third Party Licensing:*** Add your personal access token for maps.
* ***Imagery:*** Customize your map provider, and map type and set a custom imagery.
* ***Terrain:*** Choose an elevation provider.

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### Plugins

Manage plugins and their core settings in the **Plugins** tab. Plugins extend AMC functionality at runtime using non-compiled QML/JavaScript bundles without altering the core codebase.

* ***Import:*** Browse and select a `.plugin` file. Imported plugins hot-load immediately and persist across reboots.
* ***Refresh:*** Re-scans the plugin directory and reloads all on-disk plugins into the current session.
* ***Plugin Folder:*** The local directory storing AMC's loaded plugins. Adding or deleting files here automatically updates AMC's loaded plugins (inaccessible on Android).

**Creating plugins:** View the [developer documentation](https://auterion.github.io/amc-plugins/) to get started.

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