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Questions tagged [dimensions]

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What is standard A4 paper size in pixels for a given resolution?

Is there a standard size of A4 paper in pixels? Dimensions of A4 paper are 210mm × 297mm or 8.27in × 11.69in. For 600dpi resolution, I calculate the paper size in pixels like below: In imperial system: Horizontal size = (8.27in) x (600 pixels/in) =…
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Different Print Page Dimensions Under Same Standard (A4)?

2 different reputable sources list 2 different A4 page dimensions: 8.27 x 11.69 and 8.27 x 11.7. Furthermore, I have 2 different PDF resize programs. 1 outputs A4 files as 8.26 x 11.69, the other outputs files as 8.27 x 11.69. Thus, among 2…
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Can I save an Excel chart to a PDF document with the chart's exact dimensions?

I want to save (or 'Publish') an Excel 2010/2013 chart to a PDF file whose dimensions will be exactly those of the chart - not a full white page with the chart on it. Can this be done somehow? (Here's a tutorial on how to export a PDF from a chart -…
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Resize image by largest dimension in Photoshop

I've got tens of thousands of product images that I need to resize (constraining proportions) so that the largest dimension (height or width) is 500 pixels. The images are in all kinds of sizes, some are perfect squares while most are either tall or…
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Why do monitor resolutions of 1366x768 *and* 1360x768 exist?

My monitor's resolution is 1366x768. But I'm also able to configure it to 1360x768 (note the zero), thus implying that monitors of this size exist. Occasionally, when I plug my laptop into my TV I lose the extra three pixels on each side, but only…
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Reliable, free 2D dimensional drawing tool

So far the CAD programs I have checked don't seem to support what I am looking for - but I'd be happy to be shown wrong :) I want to be able to create dimensioned, scalable 2D drawings - specifically for drawing patterns for furniture, clothing,…
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Window Dimensions on Windows

How do I get the width and height of a window? Let's say I, an end user, open Chrome in a window, and then resize it. How can I, an end user, find out how large the window is now? Chrome is just an example; I am looking for how to do this with any…
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Excel: VBA reports different shape width when the same file is opened on different computers

I'm scratching my head why. Both computers are running Win7 pro 64 bit, and the same version of Excel (Version 1708, Build 8431.2236). There are 8 images inserted in the spreadsheet. This is what I used to report the image width: For Each p In…
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Accurately resize a non-Cocoa Mac application

I want to do some screencasts and then upload them to Vimeo, which has specifications of resolutions that will yield good results. As such, I would like to be able to accurately and repeatably size the application window I am making a screencast…
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Worksheet is larger than the window

I have a worksheet saved which is larger than the Excel 2007's work area. This means when I open the worksheet I cannot access the corners of the worksheet to reduce the size and the worksheets title bar area (with move, size, minimise, etc) is…
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How to programmatically change viewport dimensions (like DevTools can?)

When viewing a website in Devtools with the Responsive Viewport, you can customize the screen dimensions in pixels. Is this accomplished on the browser end according to CSS/JS rules? , or are the screen dimensions sent to the website server, which…
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Windows File Explorer - Images - Dimension Units

Does anyone know, when looking at images through file explorer, the unit of measurement that windows displays as a dimensions? It does not appear to be pixels. Anyone?
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Ruler on screen is smaller than real ruler

All the distances measured by my computer are smaller than when I measure by real ruler. This is true for any programs which has ruler. When I go to iRuler.net, the monitor dimension it distinguishes is 16.3'', while the one printed on the…
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Adobe Illustrator changes dimension to .001

I'm working in a document with properties and rulers set to pixels. I have several different closed paths (some are simple circles with 1px stroke, others are not-so-complex compound paths). The problem: The height of one of the objects is…
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Does PDF's have a Standard Size?

Does PDF documents have a standard size? Almost all PDF's i have seen has A4 Size,is this the standard size,if not what is the most common size in pixels for PDF document?
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