
- #Use custom resolution switchresx how to#
- #Use custom resolution switchresx 720p#
- #Use custom resolution switchresx pro#
#Use custom resolution switchresx how to#
It makes no sense that you can't set a custom resolution within Apple's preferences in the first place, and then I spent a lot of time and $20 on Displa圜onfigX with no luck, before I figured out how to get SwitchResX working. BetterDisplay (Free) The best way to fix image problems on external monitors is to use a free app called BetterDisplay (formerly known as Better Dummy). I expected it to be fairly simple to set up, but everywhere I turned I hit baffling UI.

#Use custom resolution switchresx 720p#
Wondering why I needed a custom resolution of 1280×720? I'm working on building some more professional screencasts that are going to be run through a 720p video production pipeline, so I need to capture my whole screen at that resolution. If this does fix your problem, please buy a copy of SwitchResX for 14 Euros to support its development. As you may have guessed, this means you need to reboot your machine so choose Restart from the main system menu.ġ2 – Once the system has restarted, go to the normal display preferences and you should see your new resolution listed there. Now press Command-S to save your changes.ġ1 -You should now see Needs to Reboot in the Status column. I've found it will sometimes forget one of the values and set it to zero! If it does that, go back in and re-edit and save it until it does appear correctly.ġ0 – The Type column should read Scaled, and the Status should be Uninstalled.
#Use custom resolution switchresx pro#
I thought it was because of the huge resolution (1536x 864 hidpi means 3072x1728 if i correctly understand how HiDPI works) but then i tried 1920x1080 HiDPI and using this resolution cause no problem after sleep so i don't know what to think anymore.Īttached you will find the RP file as requested and also the DisplayPreference i'm currently using.I just lost an hour of my life trying to figure out how to set my MacBook Pro to 1280×720 on the main display, so to save anyone else from banging their head against the desk, here's the steps that finally worked for me:Ģ – Go to System Preferences and click on the SwitchResX iconĥ – Click on the plus icon to create a new resolutionĦ – Choose Scaled Resolution from the top drop-down menuħ – Enter the resolution you want in the two boxes belowĩ – Check to make sure the resolution that now shows up in the list is correct. If i use 1440x810 (still HiDPI) i don't have this problem. SwitchResX Custom resolutions SwitchResX can let you to create new resolutions or customize existing ones, to get a perfect screen experience. 7 Enter the resolution you want in the two boxes below. 6 Choose Scaled Resolution from the top drop-down menu. 5 Click on the plus icon to create a new resolution. I think it's important to say that if i let the screen goes black (for inactivity) and then press a key to switch the monitor on the image is of the right size and everything seems ok but after login i've graphical glitches (for example moving the mouse leave a trail of the precedent mouse position). SwitchResX Custom resolutions SwitchResX can let you to create new resolutions or customize existing ones, to get a perfect screen experience. 2 Go to System Preferences and click on the SwitchResX icon. The image is on the top left corner of the monitor and the rest of the monitor space is black(see picture).

When i use some particular HiDPI resolutions like 1664x936 or 1536x864 when the laptop wake from sleep (or from black screen due to inactivity) the display scale is wrong.

Press 'Ok' Close SwitchResX and save when prompted. Adjust the settings to match the appropriate PNG provided in this gist.

Add a new custom resolution be clicking the + symbol at the bottom of the window. I've managed to better understand the DisplayPreference file and now i can add all the HiDPI resolutions i want and select them using RDM (see attached pictures) BUT i'm facing a problem waking the monitor (when become black from inactivity). After launching SwitchResX, select the external monitor from the list on the left. But after I upgraded to El Capitan, the SwitchResX does't work anymore. Building a CustoMac Hackintosh: Buyer's Guide I used SwithcResX to customize resolution as 25601080 when I was using Yosemite.
