What is a profile “hot key”?

What is a profile “hot key”?

A: “hot key” is a keyboard shortcut using the keyboard function keys (F1-F12) to quickly access scanning profiles without interacting with the software interface. You may use up to 12 shortcut keys.

To delete a profile, select the profile in the drop down menu and click the minus icon.

To add a profile, select all of your required profile settings, then click the plus icon. You will be asked to name your profile.

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