# Settings View

The _Settings View_ is used to configure the settings for the _QGroundControl_ application (rather than a specific vehicle). You do not have to have a vehicle connected to change these values.

You can switch between the various settings options by clicking the buttons in the left-sidebar.

![](../../../assets/settings/settings_view.jpg)

## Settings Options

**[General](general.md)**
<br>The main application configuration settings. These are used to specify: display units, autoconnection devices, video display and storage, RTK GPS, etc.

**Comm Links**
<br>Allows you to manually create communication links and connect to them. _Keep in mind that normally this is not needed since QGroundControl will automatically connect to the most common devices._

**[Offline Maps](offline_maps.md)**
<br>Allows you to cache maps for use while you have no Internet connection.

**[MAVLink](mavlink.md)**
<br>Settings associated with the MAVLink connection to a vehicle.

**[Console](console_logging.md)**
<br>Used to capture application logs for help with diagnosing application problems.