Display scaling has an undesirable effect on GUI layout on Ubuntu
Question
I am working on Ubuntu OS and use a high resolution (HiDPI) monitor.
When I open CarMaker, the GUI layout looks as below. Why and how can this be fixed ?
Solution
What to do ?
Check if the Scaling factor applied to the display is 100%.
The scaling factor can be found at: Settings -> Devices -> Displays -> Scale
Why ?
Scaling mechanisms which are based on the dpi-count have an effect only on individual control elements. So, if the Scaling factor is not 100%, this leads to scaling of the individual GUI elements (text, buttons, etc.) as in this case.
Optionally, a 2nd monitor with a different, more suitable resolution (which does not require any scaling) for CM can be used. This allows retaining a higher scaling factor on the main monitor, thereby ensuring that the other UI elements are of a suitable, readable size.
- Date: 29.01.2021
- Product: CarMaker
- Version: 9.1
- Component: GUI
- Language: English
Tags
UbuntuDisplay
monitor