MaxGUI and high DPI displays?

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JoshK (Posted 2015) [#1]

I just got a 2560x1440 monitor. Is there a way to enable high DPI scaling for MaxGUI?

skidracer (Posted 2015) [#2]

For what OS?

JoshK (Posted 2015) [#3]

Windows.

ziggy (Posted 2015) [#4]

First, you need to sign the application as DPI aware. You can do this from the BLIde publisher. Mark the "GDI aware mark". Additionally, you'll have to ensure everything scales properly in your forms design. Be aware that windows allows both font scaling and DPI scaling, and having proper scaling there IS A PAIN. One of the things that is very badly supported in windows is native DPI scaling, it's usually a lot more complex than it should be, if you've used GTK, Swing or Mac Os. So... I can feel your pain...

JoshK (Posted 2015) [#5]

Yeah, I tried it and when Windows scaling is enabled it just makes everything blurry. I'm returning this monitor. Thanks anyway.

skidracer (Posted 2015) [#6]

If you don't mind my asking Josh but did you consider a 4K panel instead? The best computer I have ever used was an iMac with 2560x1440, superb...

JoshK (Posted 2015) [#7]

I really doubt I would even be able to see the difference. Plus cost and the demand on the GPU. Yeah, Mac displays are amazing which is why I bought this one. It looks really good, with the right programs.