guiGetScreenSize

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This function retrieves the local screen size according to the resolution they are using.

Syntax

 guiGetScreenSize ( )

Code Examples

client

This example checks whether a player is using a low resolution, and warns them that GUI may appear incorrect.

--setup a function when the resource starts
function checkResolutionOnStart ()
  local x,y = guiGetScreenSize() --get their screen size
  if ( x <= 640 ) and ( y <= 480 ) then --if their resolution is lower or equal to 640x480
    --warn them about GUI problems.
    outputChatBox ( "WARNING: You are running on a low resolution.  Some GUI may be placed or appear incorrectly." )
  end
end
--attach the function to the event handler
addEventHandler ( "onClientResourceStart", resourceRoot, checkResolutionOnStart )

guiGetScreenSize

Syntax

Code Examples

See Also

GUI Functions

GUI Elements

Reference