I am in the process of converting an Intouch Application from 1152x864 (4:3) to 1920x1080 (16:9). While I attempted to utilize Intouch's conversion tool, the results were unsatisfactory as it led to a distorted ratio. Given that this application consists of over 100 windows, manual conversion is not a viable option. Are there alternative methods available to rectify this issue? One potential solution I am considering is converting to a larger 4:3 size and then manually adjusting the objects to fit the final resolution, although this approach may be tedious. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
As far as I know, there is no easy way to adjust the screen resolution of an InTouch application.
When it comes to scaling, Intouch may not excel, especially when transitioning from 4:3 to 16:9 aspect ratios. The preferable solution is to avoid scaling the application altogether and instead adjust your display settings to stretch mode in order to fill the screen. For development purposes, you can opt not to scale the app so that it remains unchanged when opened in different resolutions. In earlier versions, this could be achieved by adding ScaleforResolution = 0 to the Intouch.INI file, but in newer versions like 2017 and beyond, this setting can be found in the app properties menu.
I understand the complexities involved in your task. I've faced a similar issue in the past and found a somewhat iterative but less frustrating solution. I used a script that automated resizing individual elements relative to the window size. I know it's not a total fix, but by doing this, I found it considerably reduced the distortion. It's important, however, to triple-check proper scaling because, after the resize, some elements could be misplaced. Barring that, the script (though not a 100% remedy) does help alleviate the bulk of manual work. Hope this might give you a good starting point if you decide to take this route.
It sounds like you're in a bit of a pickle with this resolution conversion. While your suggested solution of converting to a larger 4:3 size before adjusting objects manually could work, it's definitely a lengthy process. You could consider writing a script in Wonderware’s extensive scripting language to resize and relocate your objects relative to the window size. This way, you're automating the process and saving yourself a considerable amount of time. Remember to keep a backup before making any big changes, though. Good luck!
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Answer: - One potential solution is to convert to a larger 4:3 size and then manually adjust the objects to fit the final resolution.
Answer: - While manual conversion may not be viable for a large number of windows, one option is to consider converting to a larger 4:3 size and then adjusting objects manually.
Answer: - If the conversion tool is not providing satisfactory results, exploring manual adjustments or alternative resizing methods, such as converting to a larger 4:3 size, may be necessary.
Answer: - To achieve a clear and undistorted display, consider experimenting with different conversion methods, such as converting to a larger 4:3 size and manually adjusting objects to fit the final resolution.
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