screen resolution problems

[Frank D. Engel, Jr.]

 From a development perspective, both solutions are less than desirable:

1. Rev does not like to have the screen resolution changed while 
running; this is an engine flaw (one might say limitation, but since 
Apple's HI guidelines, and M$'s as well I think, make specific 
statements that programs should be prepared to deal cleanly with 
changes in the screen resolution while running, it is *quite* a 
limitation), so it applies to all standalones as well.  While it may be 
possible to use a script to change the screen resolution, this may not 
be desirable, and the standalone may not work correctly.  Any comments 
here?  Has anyone actually tested Rev's (or a standalone's) behavior 
when the resolution changes midstream?  See the docs for the screenRect 
function for more details.

2. Depending on how your card was designed, reducing the size of the 
stack may require you to redo the layouts of some, many, or all objects 
on each and every card (but ultimately it would work)...  Suggested new 
stack sizes: 720x460, 790x504

The easiest option is to change the screen resolution of those 
computers *before* starting your program.

The "best" option (depending on your situation) would likely be #2, 
though it could take some time.


Another (unfortunate) reality: some monitors, or some video cards, may 
limit your screen resolution to the point where it may not be possible 
to get the higher resolution.  Also, some security software may prevent 
the resolution from being changed.

On Dec 7, 2004, at 1:07 PM, PatGeorgeA at aol.com wrote:

> Hi Klaus,
> sorry to mislead you, have tried the software on a screen set to 800 x 
> 600
> and it is too big - it doesn't all fit onto the screen.  
> Unfortunately, the
> original size of the stack is 940 x 600.
> thanks,
> Pat
>
>> Ehmm, did i understand you right?
>>
>> 1024 / 3 * 2 = about 683
>> 768 / 3 * 2 = 512
>>
>> This will fit onto a monitor set to 800*600 and parts of the backdrop
>> could still
>>
>
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