Edit Preferences window too big for display
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I've just started using Houdini 17 (Non-commercial) and I've noticed when I open Edit Preferences, the window is slightly too big for my display which means I can't change the top drop down menu (assuming it is still there because I can't even see it anymore) plus I can't resize or move the window because I can't grab the top of it to do this. The other window sides don't do anything if I try to resize/move. It's not a major technical issue but just thought I'd mention it because it's pretty annoying & thought might be easily fixed.
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I'd also suggest filing an RFE. In the meantime, this sequence of hotkeys may help you: with the Preferences dialog selected, ALT+Space (which opens the window menu); M (which selects the move operation); and any of the arrow keys (which moves the window – n.b., using the mouse instead will not work). After this, you can use the mouse to move the dialog around.
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Typical, just opened Houdini 17 to try your suggestions & now the Edit Preferences window opens so that I can grab the top to move it with mouse. However the bottom of it is now out of reach (off monitor) due to the overall size of the window. Seems to be overkill considering most of it is blank space. Thanks for the feedback though. Good to know. But there are a couple of things I'd like to clear up while I'm here, also reveal my lack of knowledge.
When you say “client” BabaJ, what exactly does that mean, I have no idea.
Also, pabcou, what is a RFE? I also have no idea re: that one.
So much to learn…
Cheers.
When you say “client” BabaJ, what exactly does that mean, I have no idea.
Also, pabcou, what is a RFE? I also have no idea re: that one.
So much to learn…
Cheers.
The only devil I know is in the detail.
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SteveS_66Request For Enhancement. To be filled through this form [www.sidefx.com].
Also, pabcou, what is a RFE? I also have no idea re: that one.
However, given what jsmack mentions, if your system doesn't meet Houdini's requirements, I think there is not much point in submitting an RFE for this particular issue.
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Ivan Malishev
Just set UI scale size in houdini.env by such command (90 for example):
HOUDINI_UISCALE = 90
Thanks Ivan, I just added your suggestion to houdini.env and now I can use the Edit Preferences window as normal. I was getting sick of having move with arrows etc, even then it was still too large for my display.
Much better now, thanks
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Ivan Malishev
Just set UI scale size in houdini.env by such command (90 for example):
HOUDINI_UISCALE = 90
Hi, sorry to bother you. I am new to animation and are having the same problem when using a smaller desktop screen. Do you have to type HOUDINI_UISCALE=90 into the Houdini Command Line prompt? It's ok I do not have a clue how to use this. Thanks. Kind Regards Jade
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