Fuzzy type on rebuilt system (Frame 6) SOLVED

[John Abbott]

Thanks for the help, Mike.  I downloaded new drivers for my specific monitor 
rather than the generic XP one.  And I unchecked the "smooth edges" option. 
It looks much better now.  Thanks again!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Wickham" <info at mikewickham.com>
To: "John Abbott" <jdabbott7 at verizon.net>; <framers at lists.frameusers.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: Fuzzy type on rebuilt system (Frame 6)


>> I'm usiing FrameMaker 6 on Windows XP Professional, and due to a hardware
>> failure I had to completely reformat and rebuild my system.  Now the type 
>> is
>> fuzzy on my monitor when I open a page in Frame.  It used to be nice and
>> crisp.  I mostly use New Century Schoolbook, a TrueType font.  I have 
>> tried
>> all the different Display settings under the Windows Control Panel, to no
>> effect. I don't think it's my aging eyes!  Any suggestions?
>
> Two things I'd check:
>
> 1. Make sure your monitor resolution is set to the "native" resolution of 
> your monitor. In other words, if the monitor is built with, say, 1920x1200 
> pixels, setting some other resolution will give a less clear picture.
>
> 2. Right-click the desktop, choose Properties. On the Appearance tab, 
> choose Effects. Do you need to change the "Use the following method to 
> smooth edges of screen fonts" setting?
>
> Mike Wickham
>
>
>