"view" whole mat?

[janthos]

OK, i gave in & got SCAL, b/c i have like 4,000+ fonts ( i have always loved fonts)
Question, and i can't seem to locate any answer, so i sure do appreciate anyone chiming in---
as i am creating in SCAL, my view of the work area mat is kinda zoomed in, meaing on only see 6x12 inches (although i have it set on the 12x24 mat & even tried 12x12)
is there a "view" or way i can zoom out? so i can see the entire page i am working on????
Help!?
it drives me crazy not to see the whole thing as i am constructing.....

[boysboysboys]

Do you have the screen maximized? I'm running windows--but I can maximize the SCA screen by clicking on the box at the top right corner. By doing this, I can see most of the mat on 12X12

[sboz]

Jeanette,

Welcome to the SCAL message board! I referred you 'over here' because 'they' don't like questions about SCAL 'over there'. <smile!>

I think what you have going on is a 'screen resolution' problem. My assumption is that you set your computer up to the recommonendations of Design Studio minimums. I had problems with those 'minimums'.

My screen resolution is set at 1440 x 900 but those numbers need not be set in stone for anyone. It depends on the monitor - so play around with your resolution (found under "Display" in control panel).

I've included a screen shot of what I 'see' when viewing a 12x12 mat. There is a substantial difference compared to what you are 'seeing'.

Hope this helps!

Shari

[sboz]

Forgot to add: I also don't think you have your SCAL screen 'maximized'. Move your properties box out of the way and click on the maximize button in the upper right corner of SCAL.

Shari