Pixelscale on Windows = disaster = what can we do?

[jonathandlynch at gmail.com]

Setting the scale factor to 80% (for 1.25% screenpixelsvale) doesn't work?

I have done that in the past and it worked fine - just always using the reciprocal of the screen pixel scale.

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> On Apr 16, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Tom Glod via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks...
> 
> Is there anything that can be done to prevent windows from scaling my stack
> when the system is set top use 125% or 150% "scaling" options?
> 
> In livecode ... that is reflected in the systempixelscale  and
> screenpixelscale properties.
> 
> My stack and the images and controls on it looks like crap when those are
> greater than 1. jagged edges...its a disaster.
> 
> When I try to set the scalefactor propery, it seems to have no effects.
> 
> My only workaround is test for it at the beginninng and say "sorry...unless
> you change this in your system settings....this application will not
> display correctly......sorrry"
> 
> I thought maybe i can change it via shell and try to toggle it on
> start....but the worst part is it requires log off from user to change this
> setting.
> 
> I must find a way to disable this....I can see its usefullness in other
> areas...but there has to be a way.
> 
> Can anyone think of anything?
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> *Tom Glod*
> 
> CEO @ *MakeShyft R.D.A* - www.makeshyft.com
> 
> 
> 
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