CODEWITHSUNDEEP
windowsbatch-file
MC2012
MC2012

Reputation: 53

Issues with dimensions of batch file on my Windows 7

I have recently bought my new laptop on which I have installed some (old) software which is used for accounting. That software is made for DOS. Maximum resolution of my laptop display is 1280 x 720

When I open my software using a batch file (as I always did), the cmd window becomes stretched, especially by height which oversizes my display height and I can't see content-data of my software. Please see screen bellow

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1147x645q90/194/kzy8.jpg

and this is how code of my BATCH file looks like:

PATH=C:\;C:\DLL1.9;C:\DBASE
cd..
CD mpsg
CD MP2014
DATE
MPSW

The problem is that I can't figure out how to change the code of the batch file in order to show screen of my software in controlled size (for example 640x480).

Upvotes: 0

Views: 74

Answers (2)

foxidrive
foxidrive

Reputation: 41234

Hit Alt and Space, then hit the M key.
Use the down arrow key to move the window so the title bar is in view.

Right click the title bar and adjust the cmd defaults so that the screen size is 80 columns x 25 lines which should fit.

Upvotes: 0

TypeIA
TypeIA

Reputation: 17248

I'm assuming you're running Windows on the new laptop? What version? If it's reasonably modern, you should be able to right-click on the batch file, click Properties, choose the Compatibility tab, and check the box for "Run in 640x480 screen resolution."

Upvotes: 1

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