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O.P. RE: RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios
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Originally posted by CookieRevised
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Originally posted by RaceProUK
If implemented, it should be done in the more usual '4:3' style.

Anyway, I think it's a bad idea, as people expect to size a window however they want, or not size it at all.
I've worked with many programs which do the exact same thing, locking aspect ratio of the window, for the very same reasons... It's not that unusual, especially in graphical or media oriented programs.

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Originally posted by aNILEator
I understand his point, and for some skins, especially shaped skins this would really make a difference, but it is incredible advanced/difficult to achieve correctly
It's actually as easy as limiting the size...

Limiting the size is simply done by checking the window size before Windows actually paints the window. And in case it is bigger than allowed, simply ignore the resize request/Windows message.

Having the aspect ratio locked is equally simply and done in the very same way: when the width changes, also change the height accordingly. And vice versa.

I think it would make a nice addition. Dunno how much it would be used though...

It's actually limiting the size to a certain range, along a certain line across the user's screen.

And I am requesting this feature in order to use it in my skin :P
03-27-2008 05:09 PM
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[Sug] Window dimention ratios - by SmokingCookie on 03-20-2008 at 09:21 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by RaceProUK on 03-25-2008 at 02:24 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by SmokingCookie on 03-25-2008 at 03:38 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by aNILEator on 03-25-2008 at 03:48 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by SmokingCookie on 03-25-2008 at 03:52 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by aNILEator on 03-25-2008 at 03:56 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by SmokingCookie on 03-25-2008 at 03:58 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by aNILEator on 03-25-2008 at 04:03 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by SmokingCookie on 03-25-2008 at 04:11 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by Volv on 03-25-2008 at 04:46 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by SmokingCookie on 03-25-2008 at 04:58 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by RaceProUK on 03-26-2008 at 11:42 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by CookieRevised on 03-27-2008 at 04:17 AM
RE: RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by SmokingCookie on 03-27-2008 at 05:09 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by ShawnZ on 03-27-2008 at 05:29 AM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by CookieRevised on 03-27-2008 at 07:33 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by RaceProUK on 03-28-2008 at 01:54 PM
RE: [Sug] Window dimention ratios - by Menthix on 03-28-2008 at 02:41 PM


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