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[SOLVED] Using the most of a 1024x600 screen without stretching

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First post, by Bobly

Posted on 2008-12-26, 20:46

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Hey guys,

I've got an Asus EEE 901 with Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex installed and while Dosbox runs fine I'm wondering what might be the best settings to make the most of this unconventional aspect ratio.

The EEE 901 has a 9" screen with a resolution of 1024x600.
The default dosbos settings will run normally in window mode and stretch when fullscreen.
What I'm aiming to do is have it use the full 600 pixels of height but not stretch horizontally, instead insert black bars on either side.

I've been playing with various settings of dosbox.conf but I can't seem the find the sweet spot 😀

Last edited by Bobly on 2008-12-26, 22:24. Edited 1 time in total.

Reply 1 of 2, by MiniMax

Posted on 2008-12-26, 21:50

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Well, the starting point should be to set fullresolution=1024x600 (or fullresolution=0x0). Next, find an output method. I normally use output=overlay with good results, but since you are on Ubuntu, your choice may be different. And finally, you need to mess around with aspect=true or false.

Reply 2 of 2, by Bobly

Posted on 2008-12-26, 22:22

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fullresolution : 1024x600
surface : Ignore the fullresolution setting, appears to set it to 480x360 or so.
overlay : Stretches to the edge of the screen, doesn't scale too nicely.
OpenGL : Stretches to the edge of the screen, nice scaling 😀

Now these are all using widescreen aspect ratios, testing at 800x600 resolution:

fullresolution : 800x600
surface : Resolution ignored
overlay : Black bands, correct aspect ratio, scaling isn't so good again.
opengl : Black bands, correct aspect ratio, nice scaling 😀 I think this is resolved, thanks 😁

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