Browser Dimensions Change from Comp to Comp?

lyzArts · 01-30-2008, 10:16 PM

I change the size of the window, depending on what kind of browser the user has, to fit my flash file.

I've noticed, however, that what works for one computer screen does not work for another. For instance, if I use IE, the dimensions fit the file on one computer, but then are messed up in IE on a different computer. Is this a hardware thing?

Thanks.

L

creynders · 01-31-2008, 11:37 AM

You do realize that people can customize their browser? They can add toolbars etc. Or they could even have a completely customized browser. This all affects the content/navigation ratio.
And do you mean to tell me that you're checking for ALL browsers? Firefox, IE (pc), IE (mac), opera, safari etc.?
It's far easier to make your flash movie scalable, so it will automatically scale to the correct size.

jsebrech · 01-31-2008, 02:49 PM

I agree, resizing the window is old school. I have it turned off in my browser. You should use the new full-screen features if you need flash to go fullscreen, and otherwise you should rely on the user to maximize their browser window and resize automatically to fit the window.

lyzArts · 02-07-2008, 10:10 PM

I originally wanted to make my flash file full browser, but the background I chose made it difficult. I don't think I'd be able to make my background large enough to fake full browser flash. I would have to sacrifice it for a simpler design.

01-30-2008, 10:16 PM	#1
lyzArts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 22	Browser Dimensions Change from Comp to Comp? I change the size of the window, depending on what kind of browser the user has, to fit my flash file. I've noticed, however, that what works for one computer screen does not work for another. For instance, if I use IE, the dimensions fit the file on one computer, but then are messed up in IE on a different computer. Is this a hardware thing? Thanks. L

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01-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#2
creynders flash veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 899	You do realize that people can customize their browser? They can add toolbars etc. Or they could even have a completely customized browser. This all affects the content/navigation ratio. And do you mean to tell me that you're checking for ALL browsers? Firefox, IE (pc), IE (mac), opera, safari etc.? It's far easier to make your flash movie scalable, so it will automatically scale to the correct size.


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01-31-2008, 02:49 PM	#3
jsebrech Joeri Sebrechts Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,462	I agree, resizing the window is old school. I have it turned off in my browser. You should use the new full-screen features if you need flash to go fullscreen, and otherwise you should rely on the user to maximize their browser window and resize automatically to fit the window.

02-07-2008, 10:10 PM	#4
lyzArts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 22	I originally wanted to make my flash file full browser, but the background I chose made it difficult. I don't think I'd be able to make my background large enough to fake full browser flash. I would have to sacrifice it for a simpler design.