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  1. Nov 4th, 2005, 10:14 AM #1
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    How can i change the resolution of the VB-game?

    I've seen vb-games where the resolution is going from your standard resolution(1024x768) to f.ex 612x388(when I start the game). How do they do that?
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    Re: How can i change the resolution of the VB-game?

    Typically by using DirectX, or something similar.

    If you mean a VB game which uses a normal form, you should not change the resolution (even tho you can), as it creates issues for the user - such as moving their desktop icons, and stopping them from using other programs whilst yours is running, and keeping them in that resolution if your program crashes.
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    Re: How can i change the resolution of the VB-game?

    Do you know any (DirectX?) codes for changing the resolution?
    And can you tell me how DirectX works? :/
    Edit: I'm sorry for being such a n00b...
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    Re: How can i change the resolution of the VB-game?

    You can only use DirectX to change the resolution if you are using it for the rest of your code (drawing to the screen etc).

    DirectX is a large subject, and I am no expert - if you want to use it then look at threads in the CodeBank (or other threads in this forum) that relate to it.
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