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When I run any of the applications such as RBG, RCG, etc, I get an error message
"minimum Resolution 1024 X 768" and the app closes. The only one (besides the game)
that runs is the scene (terrain) app. I have the desk top res set to 1280 X 720.

Staggerwing, when I was coding the editor/RBG system I coded it for the lowest spec Y res which I understood to be 768.

What setup are you using? It has an aspect ratio of 1.78 (which is a widescreen TV aspect) c/w 1.6 (1280x800, 1440x900, 1920x1200) or 1.33 (1024x768, 1600x1200) which are all standard computer monitor aspect ratios.

Provided you don't mind a little cut off the bottom (it won't affect functionality) I can upload a new build to Erik which supports your Y res.

I hadn't run across 1280x720 either - I thought 1280x800 was the usual combo for widescreen at that resolution. Sounds like a pretty easy fix though, but can you run in any other res Staggerwing?

Regards,

- Erik

Thanks Erik & Stridor,
I will try the fix and get back to you. As far as the res, I could probably
try 1280 X 768 but my monitor on the gaming rig is actually a 27" HDTV and
when you scale down the 16 X 9 aspect it gives you 1.78 (as you noted that
does equal 1280 X 720). When I use another res it distorts and also hides
a small part of my desktop.
I have a Westinghouse 17" wide monitor on the rig I'm posting
on right now and it also looks best in 1280 X 720 strangely enough.
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Roger, I'm just surprised that works well for you given how many games require 1024x768 as a minimum. Let me know how those adjusted apps work for you.

Staggerwing,

I have uploaded a new version to Erik which supports 720 Y res.

Thanks Stridor,
I tried the first replacement files and they do allow the apps to run.
The bottoms of the screens are cut off though. I only got a quick look
at them during lunch as my 11yr old had dibs on the system (it has the PS2 on it)
but I did see at least one screen had unreachable buttons. I'll try to get more info
tonight after the all the little creatures settle into their polyester burrows.

Staggerwing

HQHelper - fine
Scenario Editor - fine
RCG - fine (a little cut but all functions and buttons work)
RBG - fine (the build button is cut but works ok)
Campaign editor - bottom line is cut, so you need to right click on the title bar select "move" this turns to cursor into 2 arrows, you can then use the arrow keys to move the window to see the very bottom line. Note: you only need to do this if you were to save the campaign, not something which you would do frequently. If it is still a both (eg you are designing lots of campaigns / random campaigns) then I will take another look at it and fix that bottom line for the first update.

Some in summary it all works. The only program that you need to fiddle with is the Campaign editor and then only when you save which is about 1% of the time you spend in that program.

Cheers

S.

Thanks for all the sleuthing. Don't worry about me creating a lot of campaigns.
I may try a few but this game has enough to do already. Putting the files in
the next update should be fine. Thanks for letting me try them first.