screen resolution and stack height

[Paul McClernan]

Alternatively you could add a magnification control that sets the stack’s
scaleFactor properly, or sets the stack to fullscreen mode and stretches it
to fit with fullScreenMode “exact fit”.

On Thu, Dec 2, 2021 at 10:24 AM Sean Cole via use-livecode <
use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:

> I remember when 16:9 became the new 'standard'. That didn't last long.
> Nowhere near as long as 4:3. Soon after we started seeing 16:10 and 5:4.
> Now we are starting to see these Ultrawides at about 21:9. It won't stop.
>
> Do you remember when there were only 2 screen ratios for iPhone and iPad?
> Heady days!
>
> It's worth splitting your apps up into panels that are each width/height
> adjustable. Then have your app geometry adjust to the users desires and
> limitations. It's a lot of coding as the geometry controls aren't always
> perfect (even the 3rd party ones) but it gives the user greater freedom.
>
> Sean
>
> On Thu, 2 Dec 2021 at 14:51, David V Glasgow via use-livecode <
> use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > > On 2 Dec 2021, at 2:31 pm, Craig Newman via use-livecode <
> > use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Here is a neat article:
> > >
> > > https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-4-3-aspect-ratio/
> > >
> >
> > Interesting!  I suppose my original point is that in the old days you
> > could create at any intermediate ratio and it would match or scale nicely
> > to fit the screen.
> >
> > Is there a larger ratio that works similarly?(I suspect not)
> >
> > Alternatively, I will take the recommended anarchists’ solution and make
> > it the best dimensions for the task.
> >
> > Thanks for the advice folks.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > David G
> >
> >
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