I also filed this as a problem with support but maybe someone knows?

I'm trying to set my preferences in Max 7.0.1 There is no 'Assistance' section in my preferences (even thought the documentation refers to it) I wanted to play with the following, but found no documentation on these options: * autoconnect positions by mouse * box snap margin * enable patching mechanics * prioritize patch cords

Or did I overlook the documentation somewhere?

My main gripe is that whenever I want to move a patchcord, it creates new connections instead. Drives me nuts.