Can a specific size be specified when opening an application window ?

[SalsaMaster]

I have a task of preparing some application tutorials, which in part
includes capturing screen activity to an .avi file. To maintain
consistancy, I'd like to make sure that each window opened is set to the
same size... ie... 700*500 pixels.

Is there a way to accomplish this ? On my 1024*768 desktop, I've created a
plain .jpg file with a square in the center that is sized at 700*500 and at
a different color. But with my eyes, I still can't resize windows to the
exact pixel size

Thanks,

 

[Doug]

You can force Internet Explorer to open in whatever size or position you
want by going to Tools | Internet Options and entering the following line as
the Address in the Homepage panel: javascript:
resizeTo(800,600);moveTo(0,0);document.location.href='http://www.yourhomepag
e.com'

Change the size and location to whatever values you prefer, and replace
yourhomepage with your actual home page.

You can also control the initial size and position for Favorites menu items.
Open the Favorites menu, right-click on an item, and choose Properties. In
the URL field, enter the JavaScript command shown above, specify the size
and position you want, replace the homepage with the item's original URL,
and click on OK. IE will complain The protocol "javascript" does not have a
registered program. Do you want to keep this target anyway? Click on Yes.
Now this Favorite will open at the size and position you prefer.

Cheers Doug

 

[SalsaMaster]

Thanks Doug,

That's good info for IE, I'd also like to do the same with applications such
as Word, PowerPoint, etc... From what I've been able to find through
Google, it doesn't appear to be possible with Windows apps...

David...