View Forms with Different Resolutions.

[Guest]

Hello and thanks in advance. Is there a setting or way I can view a form the
same way in differrent resolutions. For example, I created a form with a
Resolution of 1024 x 768 and when I view in another computer with a resoltion
of 800 x 600, the graphics and tex are off center and some even off the
screen. Any tips or/and websites on this subject will be greatful.

KenG

 

[RobFMS]

Ken

For what it may be worth, unless the client dictates that the resolution can
be tighter, we use 800 x 600 as our common base. It just makes the
development easier.

Should you find a control that will help with resizing, you have to concern
yourself with how it reacts with other 3rd party controls that are
introduced. Some controls may not want to co-operate to well.

HTH

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[Jeff Conrad]

Hi Ken,

Short answer: Yes, this can be done.

Long answer:
You can add code to your forms that will resize all
controls to various screen resolutions. Here are some
links for you if you want to pursue that option.

1. Download an MDE file from the Developer's Handbook web
site. You can then reference that MDE in your application
to use the resize code.
http://www.developershandbook.com/

2. Purchase the Developer's Handbook for your version of
Access. In my opinion the book is WELL worth the money.
Not only do you get the resize code, but a wealth of other
information, code, and database samples. Go to the same
site listed above for more information.

3. Peter's software has a resizing utility at:
http://www.peterssoftware.com/ss.htm

4. The following link has also been posted as an alternative:
http://www.jamiessoftware.tk

5. FMS has a sizer module:
http://www.fmsinc.com.

6. Here is another possibility, but I have no experience
with this one either:
http://www.pdtech.co.uk/prod01.htm