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Why do panel array positions change when I move to a computer with LCD screen?

I wrote a program in the lab and then moved it to the production area which
has a computer with an lcd monitor. The program has 3 arrays of clusters on
the front panel and each contain both controls and indicators. When I moved
it to the production computer the 3 array moved somewhat from their proper
positions. Also, each one moved a different distance. I wanted them to be
aligned so I ended up moving them out of alignment on the uncompiled copy so
that the production copy would be aligned correctly. Is there something
funny about lcd screens? Labview property node reports they are already
aligned and of equal height. Is there a way of forcing the arrays to align
no mat
ter what computer it is installed on?
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I've seen this before. If the resolutions are different it scales certain fonts
differently causing your controls to move. You need to make sure your using a
common font type and size between them or change your resolution on your desktop
to match the lcd's.

You can check the font on both machines to match them. One might have Arial 13,
20, 28 and the other Ariel 14, 20, 26. If you pick 20 it will go back and forth
ok, properly scaled.

Jim

Adam Russell wrote:

> I wrote a program in the lab and then moved it to the production area which
> has a computer with an lcd monitor. The program has 3 arrays of clusters on
> the front panel and each contain both controls and indicators. When I moved
> it to the production computer the 3 array moved somewhat
from their proper
> positions. Also, each one moved a different distance. I wanted them to be
> aligned so I ended up moving them out of alignment on the uncompiled copy so
> that the production copy would be aligned correctly. Is there something
> funny about lcd screens? Labview property node reports they are already
> aligned and of equal height. Is there a way of forcing the arrays to align
> no matter what computer it is installed on?
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