Inspector in fmp12

[David McQueen]

Finally getting a chance to play with fmp12.

in Inspector, position, I used to have the choice of inches, centimeters or pixels. In fmp12 the default choices are inches, centimeters and what I assume are points.

Are pixels gone?

I am guessing they probably are because of retina displays doubling up on the resolution, but I would like to know for sure.

[doughemi]

Correct. 1 point is 1/72 inch regardless of screen resolution, platform, or whatever.

[pixi]

FileMaker Pro now manages layouts using points instead of pixels. On most computer screens, 1 point equals 1 pixel. On some high-resolution displays (such as the Retina display on iPhone), FileMaker Pro manages the display conversion to ensure proper screen rendering. By default, layout objects can be moved in 1 point increments. You can use the Inspector to place objects at intermediate values for precise sizing and placement of printed output.

https://www.filemaker.com/12help/html/fmp_basics.3.19.html

[David McQueen]

Thanks for that. I ran into the difference when trying to use old layout element sizes in a new project. I did the translation and was mildly annoyed until I thought of the new screen resolutions in retina displays side by side with older displays and the design problems that incurred. But I wanted to be sure.