This is a clip of the properties bar when inserting a link in DW CS6:
Perhaps you can tell me what is missing and how to get DW to display it on my laptop?
Its the same whatever resolution I set the laptop to.
Just one of the irritations of DW CS6!
You might need to close some other panel groups to make room for the entire properties panel.
On smaller displays, I close the Files Panel Group and widen the main workspace window as much as I can. To invoke the Files Panel again, hit F8.
Nancy O.
Hi Nancy,
I am using a new Sony Vaio with a 17" wide screen laptop at 1910x1080 definition. The clip was taken when the panel was at its widest possible.
Due to the high definition of this computer, the text is very small to read, so I set it up Windows 7 Ultimate to 150% which makes it readable.
Once I reduce this to 100%, the Dreamweaver panel is completely visible. Only problem is that when I can see the fields, I cannot read them easily, with resultant eye strain after a few hours use.
Looking into it further, it seems that Dreamweaver panels are not constructed using CSS which I would have assumed they would be, but by using a lot of graphics with fields inserted into them.
For a company that is supposed to be at the forefront of web design, who's programs construct websites that will fit any size of screen and still remain readable, it seems a pity that they cannot construct their own screen displays in a similar manner.
I have seen the argument that many people use about "screen real estate" being the reason why the icons and text are so small, but in these days of providing accessible websites, perhaps Adobe should turn their attention to those of us who may not have 100% vision, and provide accessible programs.
It matters not lot how much screen is free for the work area if you cannot see the icons! Why not an option to increase the text size per se, rather than just in certain areas?
They also specify a screen resolution that is no longer available on laptops, or if it is, I have been unable to find one with a large enough screen - 1280x800 display with 16-bit video card.
Modern screens seem only to work in native resolution, so perhaps Adobe should take a walk in the market place and look at what screens are available.
The whole usability thing has gotten worse with CS6, especially if you use Photoshop - (which mostly I don't thank goodness) with a grey on grey on grey interface. (though there is a coloured icons option for some parts)
I personally think that until someone sues Adobe for not catering for people with visual disabilities, they will do nothing about it.
I will be putting in a request for this, but doubt that any suitable response will be made.
Thanks for looking.
Howard
While my display supports much higher res, I'm more comfortable with a medium setting & I don't use larger fonts as this creates problems for many apps.
Control Panel > Personalization > Display Settings (see screenshot).
Do you get the resolution slider shown below?
Nancy O.
Its a slightly different screen resolution selector, but works in a similar way.
Unfortunately instead of just enlarging the text, like it does on many monitors, on the Sony it just shows a slot that is 1280 by 800 in the middle of the 1920 by whatever pixel screen with the rest of the screen being blank.
I just tried it on my LG monitor, with a different video card, and the 1280x800 selected was the full size of my 22" display, with text and images to match. It also has a native 1920 x 1024 screen.
Perhaps its Sony that I should be getting on to. Will try them and get back if there is no solution.
Howard