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#1 2009-04-05 03:50:07

tomgalaxyzoo
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Using Scratch on small-screen computers

I downloaded Scratch onto my notebook, but it wont fit and i cant scroll down! PLEASE HELP ME!

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#2 2009-04-05 06:44:55

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

Make sure you have the screen resolution set as high as it will go.  If it's one of the little Netbook machines, it probably still won't  fit (they have very small displays) and you may have to wait a bit for version 1.4 which is designed to work on smaller displays.

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#3 2009-04-06 03:55:08

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

Im afraid IT IS on maxium, so im going to have to wait!

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#4 2009-04-06 17:37:01

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

tomgalaxyzoo wrote:

Im afraid IT IS on maxium, so im going to have to wait!

what's your resolution because you have to have 1024x768 display resolution for Scratch. I'm afraid you have 800x600...try hooking it up to an external display.

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#5 2009-04-07 06:18:11

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

hamsterkirby wrote:

tomgalaxyzoo wrote:

Im afraid IT IS on maxium, so im going to have to wait!

what's your resolution because you have to have 1024x768 display resolution for Scratch. I'm afraid you have 800x600...try hooking it up to an external display.

HOW ON EARTH DO YOU KNOW? (OR HOW IN SPACE?) my screen relsotuion. Is 800x600 satnard for notebooks? And i dont have a extrenal display  mad  mad  mad

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#6 2009-04-09 16:33:31

jmarq82
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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

ohhhhhh man thats why mines looked al funky, im using the same resolution.

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#7 2009-04-09 17:15:55

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

tomgalaxyzoo wrote:

hamsterkirby wrote:

tomgalaxyzoo wrote:

Im afraid IT IS on maxium, so im going to have to wait!

what's your resolution because you have to have 1024x768 display resolution for Scratch. I'm afraid you have 800x600...try hooking it up to an external display.

HOW ON EARTH DO YOU KNOW? (OR HOW IN SPACE?) my screen relsotuion. Is 800x600 satnard for notebooks? And i dont have a extrenal display  mad  mad  mad

1024X768 IS STANDARD FOR FULLSCREEN, 1280X800 IS STANDARD FOR WIDESCREEN. AND 800X600 IS JUST AN ESTIMATE I MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#8 2009-04-09 17:19:23

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

Paddle2See wrote:

Make sure you have the screen resolution set as high as it will go.  If it's one of the little Netbook machines, it probably still won't  fit (they have very small displays) and you may have to wait a bit for version 1.4 which is designed to work on smaller displays.

what's the resolution for scratch 1.3.1 because I have 1280x800 (Mac) and it works fine when I click (+)

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#9 2009-04-09 21:58:43

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

Well, I just change the Screen Resolution (Windows XP guy) by right-clicking the desktop, press Properties, then press Settings, then where it says like ---x--- or whatever. Move it to 1024x768. Then click Apply. TINY LAPTOP: To go to the top of the screen, move your mouse up. Or down for the bottom. I use Scratch this way. When I want my screen back to normal, I change it to 1024x600. Then, it is normal. Well, on my screen.

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#10 2009-04-10 04:27:45

Paddle2See
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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

hamsterkirby wrote:

what's the resolution for scratch 1.3.1 because I have 1280x800 (Mac) and it works fine when I click (+)

The system requirements in the FAQ say it needs 1024 x 768 or larger.

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#11 2009-04-11 08:40:32

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

KingOfGames wrote:

Well, I just change the Screen Resolution (Windows XP guy) by right-clicking the desktop, press Properties, then press Settings, then where it says like ---x--- or whatever. Move it to 1024x768. Then click Apply. TINY LAPTOP: To go to the top of the screen, move your mouse up. Or down for the bottom. I use Scratch this way. When I want my screen back to normal, I change it to 1024x600. Then, it is normal. Well, on my screen.

You can change screen resolution on a mac (yes, I think this works on hackintosh (Mac-on-PC) by clicking  then click System Preferences... and then click Displays. Select the biggest screen resolution (mine is 1280x800). Close System Preferences by clicking (x) or by pressing Command+Q (on the old macs, +Q)

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#12 2009-04-20 02:16:09

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

I don't know whether this will help, but on my Linux Netbook I open it, make sure it isn't maximized on the screen, the press ALT+F7 to move the window. This means you can drag the size of the window down, therefore enlarging the window. Do this to all sides then press ALT+F7 to view the entire Scratch program.

Nevertheless this is very off-putting for the fast, easy use of Scratch. Any word from anyone on an attachment or enhancement for the use of Scratch on Netbooks?

Thanks.

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#13 2009-04-20 05:56:55

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

Inkstand wrote:

... Any word from anyone on an attachment or enhancement for the use of Scratch on Netbooks?

Thanks.

The last I heard, the 1.4 release was going to be runnable on small displays.  It was originally scheduled for release by Scratch Day (May 16) but I think it got pushed out some.

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#14 2009-05-08 05:02:42

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Re: Using Scratch on small-screen computers

I am looking forward to a solution for this program working on smaller displays.

My daughters 8 and 9years old each have a netbook.

I do Hope it will be available soon.  smile

Thank you to the developers of this amazing software. I am also impressed that it is available for both Mac and PC.  smile

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