> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/hardware-and-interfaces/connecting-and-interfacing-with-phoenix-lidar-systems/iface_se/user-interface/settings/rover-settings/general.md).

# General

The General settings window allows for configuring settings such as the device file of the temperature sensor as well as the modes for the I/O ports. In most cases, users should not alter any of the parameters in the General section unless instructed to do so by Phoenix LiDAR Systems.

![General rover settings](https://content.gitbook.com/content/dEevfLZRIk38LUPwDa4V/blobs/ld6znBo2POfFSWm9fga4/Capture555.JPG)

## License

![License key](https://content.gitbook.com/content/dEevfLZRIk38LUPwDa4V/blobs/XZ3YVXBYofPFd6yqQrTO/Capture43.JPG)

Every system is configured and associated with a unique alphanumeric key. Editing license keys is disabled by default in Spatial Explorer - if you need assistance with licensing issues, please contact [supprt@phoenixlidar.com](https://desk.zoho.com/portal/phoenixlidarsystems/en/signin)

## AutoStart/AutoScan

The AutoStart/AutoScan option will determine how camera or LiDAR sensors are activated. 

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/dEevfLZRIk38LUPwDa4V/blobs/T3WnXFXYsIOO3X8OG4Gx/Capture123e4.JPG)

### System Startup

Determines when rover will launch:

* Off: rover starts once SpatialExplorer connects
* Immediate: rover starts immediately after power up

### Recording Camera / LiDAR data

Determines when the sensors (LiDAR/camera) will be activated.

* Manual: recording sensor data is controlled manually through SpatialExplorer
* Delayed: recording sensor data will start 5 minutes after GNSS reception is established
* Once Moving: recording sensor data will start once rover starts moving, then continues until shutdown
* Whenever Moving: recording Camera/LiDAR is active as long as rover moves

### Devices and I/O Ports

Settings for devices and I/O ports are not user-configurable in Spatial Explorer. Contact <support@phoenixlidar.com> for assistance.

![Devices, I/O Ports, and Minimum LiDAR Point Distance](https://content.gitbook.com/content/dEevfLZRIk38LUPwDa4V/blobs/Obbl4LLD4HALbtbwcp2h/Capture123456.JPG)

### Minimum LiDAR Point Distance

This is the minimum distance between each displayed point. In most cases, we recommend setting this value to \~0.50 m or to avoid any bandwidth/latency issues on the computer running SpatialExplorer.