Screen resolution problems...

[GregS]

My question / problem is that when people are using windows, their resolution could range anywhere from 640X480 to 1280X1024. So when I program an ap, it will look perfect on my 1024X768, but on my friend's 640X480 they won't be able to see a thing.


So what would u recommend? Size it all down so that those with big resolutions will suffer, or size it up? Or change the screen resolution automatically?


If you have any suggestions, please help!


GregS

[GaryC]

Tell your friend to upgrade his monitor / video card!


IMHO : The best policy is to develop the application using

a monitor resolution of 800x600 (which is pretty much below standard

at this stage) and it'll look fine for the largest cross-section of users.

[Laurent]

you can use ChangeDisplaySetting function to change the resolution screen at run time


Sincerely Laurent

[laurent]

you can use ChangeDisplaySetting function to change the resolution screen at run time


Sincerely Laurent

[Russ Dodge]

You can also build the program at the resolution you most commonly work in.

But use caution if is over 800 X 600. Since a lot of people still use the

factory preset of 640 X 480 (thanks to MS).

Then capture the users twips per pixel and write code to adjust the controls

on the screen for 640 X 480 size, and either write code for each reolution (a lot of work),

or use an ELSE statement for all other sizes.


'Declarations:

Dim swx, shy AS Integer


'Form Load:

swx = Screen.Width / Screen.TwipsPerPixelX

shy = Screen.Height / Screen.TwipsPerPixelY

If swx = 640 And shy = 480 Then

'?? set TOP and LEFT control positions ??

Else: '?? Set control positions ??

End If


You can also use an automatic control resizer program for about $50 to $100

to resize anything about your design resolution, they don't work going down.

Such as VideoSoft, or Olectra resizer.


Russ