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[electron] Add option to disable hardware acceleration

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#7,524 opened on Apr 8, 2020

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Description

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Originally posted here:

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. I'm trying to capture Arduino Pro IDE window on OBS https://obsproject.com. But cannot capture to Arduino Pro IDE window.

arduino-pro-ide-cannot-capture-on-message-resized

This issue reproduced on Windows 10.

Describe the solution you'd like Some Electron application have option parameter "Disable to Hardware Acceleration". This option checked then can capture window (Ex: Slack, Discord)

I think add option to Disable to Hardware Acceleration.

Describe alternatives you've considered

It works when I tried either:

  • Windows Compatibility Mode sets to Windows 7.
  • Create a shortcut, add --disable-gpu to Target.

Additional context based on: electron/electron#16955

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Research direction
Find where the Electron startup configuration is set and add a flag to disable GPU acceleration.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktopdeveloper experience
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2
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GitNode.js
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60