DPI scaling issue

DPI Scaling is a Windows setting that allows you to adjust the text size independent of what your graphic resolution is set to. Unfortunately, if this is set above 100% (or Smaller depending on your Windows version), it can have some adverse effects visually in Sonar as well as abnormal behavior.

The following are some common issues indicating the DPI Scaling is too high:

Various parameters, such as faders jump erratically from the bottom to top (or vice versa), and do not scroll smoothly.

Font scaling is large and skewed.

Plug-in or ProChannel parameters do not properly respond.

Other various visual anomalies.

If you experience any of the above, please verify your Windows DPI Setting is set to 96 or 100% (in Windows 8, it is simply called Smaller)

In Windows 7: Go to Windows Start > Control Panel > Display > Set Custom text size (DPI)

In Windows 8: Go to Control Panel > Display > Change the size of all items, and set the value to Smaller.

If adjusting this setting makes it difficult to read what’s on the computer monitor, try decreasing the graphic resolution in Windows Control Panel > Display. The minimum recommended resolution for Sonar is 1280x800.

 

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