changing aspect ratio by software command?

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Because I've become rather attached to the game MS Pinball Arcade I have the
following (hardware) question.

Since I got my new 16:10 monitor I have to set it to 4:3 aspect manually by
OSD each time before I can play the game with the right aspect ratio. After
playing I have to reset it back again to 16:10, which is cumbersome
altogether.

I have been wondering wether it would be possible to control this setting
automatically by some software command or batch file just before clicking
the game, all in one go. Or is my fantasy going too far this time?



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regards,

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| \/ |@rk
\../
\/os
 
Linea said:
Because I've become rather attached to the game MS Pinball Arcade I have the
following (hardware) question.

Since I got my new 16:10 monitor I have to set it to 4:3 aspect manually by
OSD each time before I can play the game with the right aspect ratio. After
playing I have to reset it back again to 16:10, which is cumbersome
altogether.

I have been wondering wether it would be possible to control this setting
automatically by some software command or batch file just before clicking
the game, all in one go. Or is my fantasy going too far this time?
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John
 
Because I've become rather attached to the game MS Pinball Arcade I have the
following (hardware) question.

Since I got my new 16:10 monitor I have to set it to 4:3 aspect manually by
OSD each time before I can play the game with the right aspect ratio. After
playing I have to reset it back again to 16:10, which is cumbersome
altogether.

I have been wondering wether it would be possible to control this setting
automatically by some software command or batch file just before clicking
the game, all in one go. Or is my fantasy going too far this time?

--
regards,

|\  /|
| \/ |@rk
 \../
  \/os
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Some video card have enhanced settings which you can "program" a macro
for the settings based on the game.

What type of video card?
 
"smlunatick" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
Because I've become rather attached to the game MS Pinball Arcade I have
the
following (hardware) question.

Since I got my new 16:10 monitor I have to set it to 4:3 aspect manually
by
OSD each time before I can play the game with the right aspect ratio.
After
playing I have to reset it back again to 16:10, which is cumbersome
altogether.

I have been wondering wether it would be possible to control this setting
automatically by some software command or batch file just before clicking
the game, all in one go. Or is my fantasy going too far this time?

--
regards,

|\ /|
| \/ |@rk
\../
\/os
Click to expand...

Some video card have enhanced settings which you can "program" a macro
for the settings based on the game.

What type of video card?

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Does this concern the video card or the monitor?
I have:
video card: Matrox Marvel G450eTV 32 MB. (AGP)
monitor: 19-inch Medion Akoya MD 20119


--
regards,

|\ /|
| \/ |@rk
\../
\/os
 
Linea said:
Does this concern the video card or the monitor?
I have:
video card: Matrox Marvel G450eTV 32 MB. (AGP)
monitor: 19-inch Medion Akoya MD 20119
Click to expand...

The monitor - for the most part and where your query is concerned for sure -
is a dumb device - just like speakers/headphones. The monitor may have
limitations, but for what you are trying to do - it has essentially no
control.

So you are trying to change the settings on the Video Card - the resolution
specifically it is pushing to the screen.
 
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