rizinorg/cutter

Software is not compatible with high resolutions with high DPI

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#999 opened on Dec 13, 2018

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Description

Environment information

  • Operating System: Windows 10
  • Cutter version: 1.7.2
  • File format:

Describe the bug Running 3200x1800 resolution. Windows is at the recommended scaling of 250%. Some elements of the software does not scale. The majority of it does just fine.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Buy a high resolution screen or a device with one built in.
  2. Run the software.

Expected behavior For things to scale appropriately.

Screenshots cutter-high-dpi

Additional context No.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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half day
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
C++Qt basicsWindows high DPI
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Review comments on issue #999 for suggested fixes. Check Cutter's main.cpp for Qt::AA EnableHighDpiScaling attribute. Look at widget stylesheets and layout settings. Test on a high DPI Windows setup.