Resolution and Screen Size

[Netjera]

This is probably going to be the DUMBEST question on earth, but I can't get my screen to be right. I've got the Frame Size set to 640x480 and the Output set to 640x480 and when the screen comes up, I have a tiny image in a big black rectangle. Can anyone help me figure out WHY please?

Thanks!

[mercedes]

Have u got it set to "Run in a Window" or "Full screen"..?

In the project's properties...u will find the setting there..If that is indeed what it is..

[Netjera]

It's full screen. It shows up as full screen, except that there's a big black border all the way around my graphic, instead of the graphic blowing up to the proper size.

[juhuwoorps]

have you marked the "change solution button" when you start the game?

[Netjera]

No, "Show Option to Automatically Change Resolution" is not checked.

[Netjera]

Here's a screenshot, if that helps.



See how the graphic is swimming in the middle there?

[juhuwoorps]

you should check it! nad dont uncheck it if you start the game.

[Netjera]

Oh - I see what's happening. When I'm previewing the frame, it's previewing in a black frame, instead of stretching it. When I "run project" it stretches it properly.

I was beginning to fear I'd created the graphic incorrectly.

There's no way to preview the frame at the enlarged size? I'm having trouble measuring something. =/

[juhuwoorps]

ChangeDisplayResolution 1

put this in the advanced tab of the frame you wish to test

[mercedes]

When u say "previewing"...do u mean...testing..or in edit mode? You can stretch the screen..in edit mode..
Oh ok..Juhu's here...

[Netjera]

ChangeDisplayResolution 1

put this in the advanced tab of the frame you wish to test

Can I leave it there when running the whole project later? Or will it interfere with normal operation?

Thanks a lot for the tip!

Btw, juhu - you're slidertest was exactly how I want the player sprite to move, but I couldn't open it to look at what you did code-wise.

[Mystery]

What I would do:
Just test your game, and as soon as the screen loads, right click and choose
Debug -> Execute VBS Code
and there enter

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ChangeDisplayResolution 1

This seems to me the easiest solution

[Netjera]

What I would do:
Just test your game, and as soon as the screen loads, right click and choose
Debug -> Execute VBS Code
and there enter

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ChangeDisplayResolution 1

This seems to me the easiest solution

I might try that. When I changed the code in the frame properties, I noticed suddenly that all the frames are squashed to half-size in the project preview window. I have no idea what that's all about. O.O