Form Display

[Kyle Friesen via AccessMonster.com]

Hello,

I built a database that will be on a shared network drive and the forms
display correctly on a pc with a resolution of 1024x768. Some users have
resolution 800x600 and the forms do not display correctly. I tried to
adjust but just not enough room. Due to "vision problems" the user does not
want to change to 1024x768. Question: Is there a way to set the forms to
"auto resize" or "fit to screen" regardless of the user's resolution type?

Thanks.
Kyle

 

[Rick Brandt]

Hello,

I built a database that will be on a shared network drive and the
forms display correctly on a pc with a resolution of 1024x768. Some
users have resolution 800x600 and the forms do not display correctly.
I tried to adjust but just not enough room. Due to "vision problems"
the user does not want to change to 1024x768. Question: Is there a
way to set the forms to "auto resize" or "fit to screen" regardless
of the user's resolution type?

Thanks.
Kyle

Yes but those routines work a lot better to make a form larger on high res
monitors than they do to make forms smaller on low res monitors. Also it
would employ the same technique that you would if you simply designed the
form to be smaller in the first place. What did you mean by "just not
enough room"? If the fonts and objects simply cannot be made any smaller
when you are designing the form then a resize tool won't have any better
luck than you are.

I always design to a minimum spec of 800 by 600. perhaps you could use
TabPages to create more room and design to that spec as well.

 

[Fred Boer]

Dear Kyle:

You mention that the user doesn't want to use higher resolutions because of
"vision problems". Your use of quotes could be taken to suggest that, in
your opinion, the vision problems aren't really serious. On the chance,
however, that these vision problems are significant, you might want to
consider the use of screen enlargement software. I work with blind and low
vision students, and screen enhancement software is a very effective tool
for those with limited vision. If you want more information, post back...

HTH
Fred

 

[Kyle Friesen via AccessMonster.com]

taken entirely the wrong way. I question the person I deal with not at all
discounting vision or any disability.

sorry.

 

[Fred Boer]

Not a problem! Thought I'd suggest it just in case!

Fred