root_properties

Description

The root object is a virtual object used to get the computer screen properties. Use get function with 0 as first argument to access its properties.

Root properties

screensize_px:

The screen size in pixels.

screensize_pt:

The screen size in points.

screensize_mm:

The screen size in millimeters.

screensize_cm:

The screen size in centimeters.

screensize_in:

The screen size in inches.

screensize_norm:

The normalized screen size.

screendepth:

The number of bits used to encode colors.

Examples

get(0, "screensize_px")
get(0, "screendepth")

See also

• getsystemmetrics — Retrieves the specified system metric or system configuration setting (Windows only)
• system_getproperty — gets the system property for a given JVM key
• console_properties — Description of console object properties.
• usecanvas — Get/Set the main component used for Scilab graphics.
• getlookandfeel — gets the current default look and feel.
• preferences — Open the Scilab Preferences window
• printsetupbox — Display print dialog box.